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Unique Abilities & Learning Differences in Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore
13 unique abilities & learning differences registered with the state in Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore; 11 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Academy-riverview 10518 Riverview Drive, Riverview 33578 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | 04-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cuttingedge Learning Academy 10512 Lake St. Charles Blvd, Riverview 33578 | Catholic Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Destiny Christian Academy 9621 Channing Hill, Ruskin 33573 | Christian Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | PK-05 | Not listed | — | — |
| Extraordinary Student Education 12011 East Bay Road, Gibsonton 33534 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| First Baptist Ruskin Christian School 820 College Avenue West, Ruskin 33570 | Christian Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | ✓ | — |
| Providence Christian School 5416 Providence Road, Riverview 33578 | Christian Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | PK-12 | ✓ 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 | ✓ | — |
| St. Stephen Catholic School 10424 Saint Stephen Circle, Riverview 33569 | Catholic Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| The Academy at True Sanctuary of Praise 6528 Hwy 301 South Suite 114, Riverview 33578 | Christian Schools | Riverview, Ruskin & SouthShore | PK-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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