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Independent & Secular Schools in South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands
13 independent & secular schools registered with the state in South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands; 7 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,429 K-3 · $7,837 4-8 · $7,644 9-12 in 2026-27). The peninsula south of Kennedy Boulevard — home to several of the county's oldest independent and parish schools, plus newer microschools.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of the Holy Names 3319 Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa 33629 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apollo Academy 1309 W. Swann Ave, Tampa 33606 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Beach Park School 4200 W. North A Street, Tampa 33609 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Bridgemont International School 4532 West Kennedy Blvd. # 233 4502 West Kennedy Blvd # 233, Tampa 33609 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | 07-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Diesel Academy 1202 West Carmen Street, Tampa 33606 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | 06-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Elite Scholar Academy 3626 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa 33609 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | PK-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Impact Academy South 4518 S Manhattan Ave., Tampa 33611 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Montessori Children's House of Hyde Park 2416 W. Cleveland Ave., Tampa 33609 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Ps-south Tampa 1700 West Kennedy Blvd, Tampa 33606 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| South Tampa Microschool 4002 S Coolidge Ave., Tampa 33611 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Tampa Pinnacle Academy 207 Como Street, Tampa 33606 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Tampa Preparatory School 727 W. Cass St., Tampa 33606 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | 06-12 | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| The Goddard School of South Tampa 2401 West Kennedy Blvd, Tampa 33609 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Tampa, Hyde Park & Davis Islands | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
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