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Independent & Secular Schools in East Tampa, Palm River & Progress Village
6 independent & secular schools registered with the state in East Tampa, Palm River & Progress Village; 5 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,429 K-3 · $7,837 4-8 · $7,644 9-12 in 2026-27). The county's densest cluster of church-run schools — and the area with the most schools offering PEP hybrid programs.
Verified against the state record. School details on this page are reproduced from the Florida Department of Education Private School Directory (Hillsborough district), retrieved October 17, 2026. Scholarship participation reflects the state's FTC/FES-EO participating-school flag on that date. Tuition is not reported to the state — confirm it with the school.
Funding note: The scholarship is not limited to religious schools. The same Hillsborough award applies at any participating independent school.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | State scholarship | FES-UA / PEP | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Early Learning Center 9815 Causeway Blvd, Tampa 33619 | Independent & Secular Schools | East Tampa, Palm River & Progress Village | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Eastside Preparatory Academy 5708 Orient Road, Tampa 33610 | Independent & Secular Schools | East Tampa, Palm River & Progress Village | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Kidz Cove II 4701 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa 33610 | Independent & Secular Schools | East Tampa, Palm River & Progress Village | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Linabean Academy 2 1924 East Comanche Avenue, Tampa 33610 | Independent & Secular Schools | East Tampa, Palm River & Progress Village | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| New East Tampa Academy 4309 N 34th Street, Tampa 33610 | Independent & Secular Schools | East Tampa, Palm River & Progress Village | K-12 | ✓ 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 | ✓ | — |
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