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Funding note: The scholarship is not limited to religious schools. The same Hillsborough award applies at any participating independent school.
100
Registered private schools60
Accept the Florida Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO)61
Take the Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA)46
Offer pre-K51
Serve grade 12$8,429
2026-27 K-3 award in HillsboroughBy community
Independent & Secular Schools in South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands
13 schools · 7 accept the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs & the USF area
9 schools · 4 accept the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in Valrico, Dover & Plant City
9 schools · 9 accept the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in Lutz, Odessa & Keystone
8 schools · 4 accept the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore
8 schools · 6 accept the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa
8 schools · 2 accept the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights
7 schools · 4 accept the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in Brandon & Seffner
7 schools · 5 accept the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in West Tampa, Westshore & Drew Park
7 schools · 4 accept the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in Town 'n' Country & Westchase
7 schools · 5 accept the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in East Tampa, Palm River & Progress Village
6 schools · 5 accept the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in Carrollwood & Northdale
5 schools · 4 accept the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in New Tampa & Tampa Palms
4 schools · 1 accept the state scholarship
Browse →All 100 independent & secular schools
| School | Type | Community | Grades | State scholarship | FES-UA / PEP | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A More Excellent Way Academy 302 E Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa 33612 | Independent & Secular Schools | Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs & the USF area | K-08 | Not listed | — | — |
| Academy Prep Center of Tampa 1407 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa 33605 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | 05-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | ✓ |
| Academy of Montessori International 15421 Morris Bridge Road, Thonotosassa 33592 | Independent & Secular Schools | Valrico, Dover & Plant City | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Academy of the Holy Names 3319 Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa 33629 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Achievers Day School 18288 N Us Hwy 41, Lutz 33549 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lutz, Odessa & Keystone | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| American Education International K-12 615 Channelside Dr. Suite 207, Tampa 33602 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | 02-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| American Montessori Preparatory School 15102 Amberly Drive, Tampa 33647 | Independent & Secular Schools | New Tampa & Tampa Palms | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Apollo Academy 1309 W. Swann Ave, Tampa 33606 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Ark Institute of Exploration 17505 Meadowbridge Drive, Lutz 33549 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lutz, Odessa & Keystone | 06-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Baycrest Academy for Creative Learning 1305 Zelwood Drive, Brandon 33511 | Independent & Secular Schools | Brandon & Seffner | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Beach Park School 4200 W. North A Street, Tampa 33609 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Brandon Academy 801 Limona Road, Brandon 33510 | Independent & Secular Schools | Brandon & Seffner | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bridgemont International School 4532 West Kennedy Blvd. # 233 4502 West Kennedy Blvd # 233, Tampa 33609 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | 07-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Brilliant Microschools 1032 E Brandon Blvd 6442, Brandon 33511 | Independent & Secular Schools | Brandon & Seffner | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Brooke House Academy Tampa 5503 West Waters Avenue Suite 503, Tampa 33634 | Independent & Secular Schools | West Tampa, Westshore & Drew Park | 06-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Carrollwood Day School 1515 West Bearss Avenue, Tampa 33613 | Independent & Secular Schools | Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs & the USF area | PK-12 | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| Causeway Early Learning Center 9815 Causeway Blvd, Tampa 33619 | Independent & Secular Schools | East Tampa, Palm River & Progress Village | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Center Academy-riverview 10518 Riverview Drive, Riverview 33578 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | 04-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Community Montessori School 8411 Civic Road, Tampa 33615 | Independent & Secular Schools | Town 'n' Country & Westchase | PK-09 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Corbett Preparatory School of Ids 12015 Orange Grove Dr, Tampa 33618 | Independent & Secular Schools | Carrollwood & Northdale | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Country Day Montessori School-bloomingdale 1202 Bloomingdale Avenue, Valrico 33596 | Independent & Secular Schools | Valrico, Dover & Plant City | PK-03 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Diesel Academy 1202 West Carmen Street, Tampa 33606 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | 06-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Early Scholars Learning Academy 9321 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa 33612 | Independent & Secular Schools | Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs & the USF area | PK-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Early Steps Montessori Academy 10701 Anderson Road, Tampa 33624 | Independent & Secular Schools | Carrollwood & Northdale | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Easterseals School for Limitless Learning 2460 Bloomingdale Avenue, Valrico 33596 | Independent & Secular Schools | Valrico, Dover & Plant City | PK-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Eastside Preparatory Academy 5708 Orient Road, Tampa 33610 | Independent & Secular Schools | East Tampa, Palm River & Progress Village | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Educated Minds Primary School 10025 W Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa 33615 | Independent & Secular Schools | Town 'n' Country & Westchase | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Education Coaching Services 380 Fulton Dr, Largo 33771 | Independent & Secular Schools | Other / mailing address outside the county | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Elite Scholar Academy 3626 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa 33609 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | PK-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Evolve School of Learning 8610 Hidden River Parkway Suite 200, Tampa 33637 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | K-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Excel Learning Academy 2566 Sr 60, Valrico 33594 | Independent & Secular Schools | Valrico, Dover & Plant City | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Extraordinary Student Education 12011 East Bay Road, Gibsonton 33534 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Face To Face Virtual Academy 7113 Whittier St, Tampa 33617 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | 02-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Focus Day School 304 Druid Hills Road, Temple Terrace 33617 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | 03-06 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Future Leaders Preparatory School 3314 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa 33603 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Game Changers 105 Whitaker Rd, Lutz 33549 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lutz, Odessa & Keystone | 01-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Harmon Prep School 5030 E. Busch Blvd, Tampa 33617 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | PK-10 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Home Schooling Pod 211 Lithia Pinecrest Road, Brandon 33511 | Independent & Secular Schools | Brandon & Seffner | 01-06 | Not listed | — | — |
| Huntington Learning Center Day Schoo- Tampa 13911 N. Dale Mabry Hwy Suite 101, Tampa 33618 | Independent & Secular Schools | Carrollwood & Northdale | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Icon High School 1906 North Rome Avenue, Tampa 33607 | Independent & Secular Schools | West Tampa, Westshore & Drew Park | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Icon Preparatory School 1906 N Rome Ave, Tampa 33607 | Independent & Secular Schools | West Tampa, Westshore & Drew Park | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ideal School 100 Ashley Drive S. Suite 600, Tampa 33602 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | K-12 | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| Impact Academy School 1301 S. Parsons Ave., Seffner 33584 | Independent & Secular Schools | Brandon & Seffner | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Impact Academy South 4518 S Manhattan Ave., Tampa 33611 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Interactive Education Academy 1474 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico 33596 | Independent & Secular Schools | Valrico, Dover & Plant City | 06-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ivy Global School 26945 Bella Vista Drive, Howey-in-the-Hills 34737 | Independent & Secular Schools | Other / mailing address outside the county | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Keystone Prep High School 18105 Gunn Hwy, Odessa 33556 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lutz, Odessa & Keystone | 09-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kids Corner Academy 3401 W Columbus Dr, Tampa 33607 | Independent & Secular Schools | West Tampa, Westshore & Drew Park | PK-05 | Not listed | — | — |
| Kidz Cove II 4701 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa 33610 | Independent & Secular Schools | East Tampa, Palm River & Progress Village | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| King's Kids Christian Academy 3000 North 34th Street, Tampa 33605 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Kinovu School of Lithia 3105 Lithia Pinecrest Road, Valrico 33596 | Independent & Secular Schools | Valrico, Dover & Plant City | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Land of Learning Academy 8816 West Robson Street, Tampa 33615 | Independent & Secular Schools | Town 'n' Country & Westchase | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Lee Academy for Gifted Education 3001 Lee Academy Court, Tampa 33614 | Independent & Secular Schools | West Tampa, Westshore & Drew Park | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Legacy Athletic Institute 14749 Sweat Loop Road, Wimauma 33598 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | 06-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Letta K Lewis Preparatory 15310 Amberly Drive, Tampa 33647 | Independent & Secular Schools | New Tampa & Tampa Palms | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Life International Academy 15435 Morris Bridge Rd., Thonotosassa 33592 | Independent & Secular Schools | Valrico, Dover & Plant City | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Life Skills Academy 5602 Gateway Dr, Tampa 33615 | Independent & Secular Schools | Town 'n' Country & Westchase | PK-PK | Not listed | — | — |
| Linabean Academy 2 1924 East Comanche Avenue, Tampa 33610 | Independent & Secular Schools | East Tampa, Palm River & Progress Village | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Livingstone Academy - Seffner 1204 S Lenna Ave, Seffner 33584 | Independent & Secular Schools | Brandon & Seffner | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Livingstone Academy Autism Center 1649 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico 33594 | Independent & Secular Schools | Valrico, Dover & Plant City | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Livingstone Academy Exceptional Center 405 Beverly Blvd, Brandon 33511 | Independent & Secular Schools | Brandon & Seffner | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Lutz Learning Center 621 Sunset Lane, Lutz 33549 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lutz, Odessa & Keystone | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Lutz Montessori School 5604 West Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz 33558 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lutz, Odessa & Keystone | PK-03 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| M.o.t. Academy 14523 Bruce B Downs Boulevard Suite 403, Tampa 33613 | Independent & Secular Schools | Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs & the USF area | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay 1901 W. Waters Avenue, Tampa 33604 | Independent & Secular Schools | Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs & the USF area | K-04 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Montessori Children's House of Hyde Park 2416 W. Cleveland Ave., Tampa 33609 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Montessori Early Learning Center 3823 Hudson Lane, Tampa 33618 | Independent & Secular Schools | Carrollwood & Northdale | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Montessori House Day School 7010 Hanley Road, Tampa 33634 | Independent & Secular Schools | West Tampa, Westshore & Drew Park | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Montessori House Day School 1 5117 Ehrlich Road, Tampa 33624 | Independent & Secular Schools | Carrollwood & Northdale | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Montessori Preparatory School 11302 N. 53rd Street, Temple Terrace 33617 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | K-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| New East Tampa Academy 4309 N 34th Street, Tampa 33610 | Independent & Secular Schools | East Tampa, Palm River & Progress Village | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| New Tampa Wonder Kidz Academy 15051 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa 33647 | Independent & Secular Schools | New Tampa & Tampa Palms | PK-PK | Not listed | — | — |
| Premier Academy Temple Terrace 12420 Telecom Dr, Temple Terrace 33637 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | PK-PK | Not listed | — | — |
| Preparatory Academy 17001 Melba Lane, Lutz 33549 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lutz, Odessa & Keystone | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Primrose School of Carrollwood 1770 W Bearss Avenue, Tampa 33613 | Independent & Secular Schools | Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs & the USF area | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Prodigy Academy at Creekside 14044 Us-301 South, Riverview 33578 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Prodigy Early Learning at Winthrop 6390 Scholars Hill Ln, Riverview 33578 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Ps-south Tampa 1700 West Kennedy Blvd, Tampa 33606 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Roth Academy 2605 N 43rd Street, Tampa 33605 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | 09-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Service Learning School 14013 N 22nd Street, Tampa 33613 | Independent & Secular Schools | Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs & the USF area | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| South Bay Academy 13498 Us Hwy 301 South, Riverview 33578 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | K-10 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| South Tampa Microschool 4002 S Coolidge Ave., Tampa 33611 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Southshore Montessori II 7060 Sail View Ln, Apollo Beach 33572 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | K-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Spark Learning Xxiii 2101 Lowe Street, Tampa 33605 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| St. Rita Academy of Hope 1006 S 50th St, Tampa 33619 | Independent & Secular Schools | East Tampa, Palm River & Progress Village | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Stepping Stones School 17633 Gunn Hwy. Suite 115, Odessa 33556 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lutz, Odessa & Keystone | 09-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Sunshine Daycare of Tampa 8401 W Hillsborough Ave Ste 2, Tampa 33615 | Independent & Secular Schools | Town 'n' Country & Westchase | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Tampa Day School 12606 Henderson Road, Tampa 33625 | Independent & Secular Schools | Town 'n' Country & Westchase | 03-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tampa Pinnacle Academy 207 Como Street, Tampa 33606 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Tampa Preparatory School 727 W. Cass St., Tampa 33606 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | 06-12 | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| The Brandon Montessori School 4223 Lynx Paw Trail, Valrico 33596 | Independent & Secular Schools | Valrico, Dover & Plant City | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| The Center of Languages Literacy 11213 North Nebraska Ave. Suite 403, Tampa 33612 | Independent & Secular Schools | Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs & the USF area | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| The Goddard School for Early Childhood Dev 13401 Tampa Oaks Blvd, Tampa 33637 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | PK-K | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| The Goddard School of South Tampa 2401 West Kennedy Blvd, Tampa 33609 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| The Presley Learning Center Academy 18105 Ashton Park Way, Tampa 33647 | Independent & Secular Schools | New Tampa & Tampa Palms | PK-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| The Riverview Montessori School at Rivercre 11520 Ramble Creek Drive, Riverview 33569 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time of Wonder 5130 Sunforest Drive Suite 180, Tampa 33634 | Independent & Secular Schools | West Tampa, Westshore & Drew Park | PK-PK | Not listed | — | — |
| Visionary Academy 1251-A East Fowler Avenue, Tampa 33612 | Independent & Secular Schools | Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs & the USF area | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| We Are Spartans Academy 5030 E Busch Blvd 200-300, Temple Terrace 33617 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | 06-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Windsor Learning Academy 6337 Memorial Hwy, Tampa 33615 | Independent & Secular Schools | Town 'n' Country & Westchase | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
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