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Unique Abilities & Learning Differences in Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights
9 unique abilities & learning differences registered with the state in Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights; 7 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,429 K-3 · $7,837 4-8 · $7,644 9-12 in 2026-27). The urban core along the Hillsborough River, where Catholic schools and small community academies sit a few blocks from Ybor's historic streets.
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: A student with a qualifying diagnosis or IEP can use the Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA) — around $10,000 on average — instead of the standard award.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | State scholarship | FES-UA / PEP | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Education International K-12 615 Channelside Dr. Suite 207, Tampa 33602 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | 02-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Future Leaders Preparatory School 3314 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa 33603 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| King's Kids Christian Academy 3000 North 34th Street, Tampa 33605 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Roth Academy 2605 N 43rd Street, Tampa 33605 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | 09-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Saint Peter Claver 1401 Governor Street, Tampa 33602 | Catholic Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scholars Christian Academy 2801 East 17th Ave, Tampa 33605 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Spark Learning Xxiii 2101 Lowe Street, Tampa 33605 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Tampa Catholic High School 4630 N Rome Avenue, Tampa 33603 | Catholic Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | 09-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Villa Madonna 315 W Columbus Drive, Tampa 33602 | Catholic Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
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