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Independent & Secular Schools in Lutz, Odessa & Keystone
8 independent & secular schools registered with the state in Lutz, Odessa & Keystone; 4 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,429 K-3 · $7,837 4-8 · $7,644 9-12 in 2026-27). Semi-rural northwest Hillsborough — lakes, horse properties and a handful of Christian, Catholic and Adventist schools.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievers Day School 18288 N Us Hwy 41, Lutz 33549 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lutz, Odessa & Keystone | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Ark Institute of Exploration 17505 Meadowbridge Drive, Lutz 33549 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lutz, Odessa & Keystone | 06-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Game Changers 105 Whitaker Rd, Lutz 33549 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lutz, Odessa & Keystone | 01-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Keystone Prep High School 18105 Gunn Hwy, Odessa 33556 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lutz, Odessa & Keystone | 09-12 | ✓ 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 | ✓ | — |
| Preparatory Academy 17001 Melba Lane, Lutz 33549 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lutz, Odessa & Keystone | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Stepping Stones School 17633 Gunn Hwy. Suite 115, Odessa 33556 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lutz, Odessa & Keystone | 09-12 | Not listed | — | — |
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