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Independent & Secular Schools in Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs & the USF area
9 independent & secular schools registered with the state in Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs & the USF area; 4 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,429 K-3 · $7,837 4-8 · $7,644 9-12 in 2026-27). North-central Tampa from the historic bungalow district up to the university, with Christian, independent and specialized learning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
| Carrollwood Day School 1515 West Bearss Avenue, Tampa 33613 | Independent & Secular Schools | Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs & the USF area | PK-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 | ✓ | — |
| 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 | ✓ | — |
| Primrose School of Carrollwood 1770 W Bearss Avenue, Tampa 33613 | Independent & Secular Schools | Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs & the USF area | PK-K | 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 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| Visionary Academy 1251-A East Fowler Avenue, Tampa 33612 | Independent & Secular Schools | Seminole Heights, Sulphur Springs & the USF area | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
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