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Independent & Secular Schools in Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore
8 independent & secular schools registered with the state in Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore; 6 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,429 K-3 · $7,837 4-8 · $7,644 9-12 in 2026-27). The fast-growing southern county — Riverview, Gibsonton, Apollo Beach, Ruskin and Wimauma — with new Christian and Catholic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Academy-riverview 10518 Riverview Drive, Riverview 33578 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | 04-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Extraordinary Student Education 12011 East Bay Road, Gibsonton 33534 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Legacy Athletic Institute 14749 Sweat Loop Road, Wimauma 33598 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | 06-12 | 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 | ✓ | — |
| South Bay Academy 13498 Us Hwy 301 South, Riverview 33578 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | K-10 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Southshore Montessori II 7060 Sail View Ln, Apollo Beach 33572 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | K-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| The Riverview Montessori School at Rivercre 11520 Ramble Creek Drive, Riverview 33569 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
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