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Independent & Secular Schools in New Tampa & Tampa Palms
4 independent & secular schools registered with the state in New Tampa & Tampa Palms; 1 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,429 K-3 · $7,837 4-8 · $7,644 9-12 in 2026-27). Planned communities in the county's northeast corner, where families often weigh local campuses against online and hybrid options.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Montessori Preparatory School 15102 Amberly Drive, Tampa 33647 | Independent & Secular Schools | New Tampa & Tampa Palms | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Letta K Lewis Preparatory 15310 Amberly Drive, Tampa 33647 | Independent & Secular Schools | New Tampa & Tampa Palms | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| New Tampa Wonder Kidz Academy 15051 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa 33647 | Independent & Secular Schools | New Tampa & Tampa Palms | PK-PK | Not listed | — | — |
| The Presley Learning Center Academy 18105 Ashton Park Way, Tampa 33647 | Independent & Secular Schools | New Tampa & Tampa Palms | PK-12 | Not listed | — | — |
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