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Independent & Secular Schools in Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa
8 independent & secular schools registered with the state in Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa; 2 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,429 K-3 · $7,837 4-8 · $7,644 9-12 in 2026-27). A small city on the river with an outsized number of private options, including Islamic and non-denominational academies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolve School of Learning 8610 Hidden River Parkway Suite 200, Tampa 33637 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | K-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Face To Face Virtual Academy 7113 Whittier St, Tampa 33617 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | 02-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Focus Day School 304 Druid Hills Road, Temple Terrace 33617 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | 03-06 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Harmon Prep School 5030 E. Busch Blvd, Tampa 33617 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | PK-10 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Montessori Preparatory School 11302 N. 53rd Street, Temple Terrace 33617 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | K-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Premier Academy Temple Terrace 12420 Telecom Dr, Temple Terrace 33637 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | PK-PK | Not listed | — | — |
| The Goddard School for Early Childhood Dev 13401 Tampa Oaks Blvd, Tampa 33637 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | PK-K | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| We Are Spartans Academy 5030 E Busch Blvd 200-300, Temple Terrace 33617 | Independent & Secular Schools | Temple Terrace & Northeast Tampa | 06-12 | Not listed | — | — |
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