Private Schools in Tampa Bay

Hillsborough County Private Schools

  • Academy of the Holy Names (Tampa): Catholic all-girls school emphasizing academic excellence, arts, and service.

  • American Youth Academy (East Tampa): PK–12 Muslim-inclusive school offering strong academics and cultural programs.

  • Bayshore Christian School (South Tampa): PK–12 Christian school blending faith with academics and extracurriculars.

  • Berkeley Preparatory School (Tampa): Coed independent day school (PK–12) with top-tier academics on an 86-acre campus.

  • Brandon Academy (Brandon): Nonsectarian PreK–12 IB day school on a suburban campus.

  • Carrollwood Day School (Carrollwood, Tampa): Coed IB-focused independent school (PreK–12).

  • Corbett Preparatory School (South Tampa): Independent PreK–8 IB program fostering global-minded learners.

  • Cristo Rey Tampa High School (East Tampa): Catholic college-prep school (9–12) with a professional work-study model.

  • Jesuit High School (North Tampa): All-boys Catholic college-prep high school focused on academics, athletics, and faith.

  • Tampa Bay Christian Academy (Tampa): PK–12 faith-based school integrating Christian values into academics.

  • Tampa Preparatory School (Tampa): College-prep school for grades 6–12 focused on creativity, critical thinking, and engagement.

  • Town ’n Country Christian Academy (Westchase/Tampa): PK–12 Christian school offering faith-based education in a small setting.

  • Windsor Learning Academy (Westchase/Tampa): K–12 private school with a small-school feel and personalized education.

Pinellas County Private Schools

  • Admiral Farragut Academy (St. Petersburg): Coed college-prep boarding and day school (K–12) with naval science, STEM, aviation, and marine programs.

  • Calvary Christian High School (Clearwater): Faith-based Christian high school (9–12) with biblical worldview and college prep.

  • Canterbury School of Florida (St. Petersburg): Episcopal-affiliated college-prep school (PK–12) known for academics and arts.

  • Clearwater Central Catholic High School (Clearwater): Coed Catholic college-prep high school with strong academics and athletics.

  • Indian Rocks Christian School (Largo): PK–12 Christian school blending faith and strong academics.

  • Keswick Christian School (St. Petersburg): PK–12 Christian school with a close-knit community and rigorous curriculum.

  • Shorecrest Preparatory School (St. Petersburg): Independent college-prep school (PK–12) strong in STEM and arts.

  • St. Petersburg Catholic High School (St. Petersburg): Coed Catholic high school with rigorous academics and spiritual focus.

Pasco & Hernando County Private Schools

  • Academy at the Lakes (Land O’ Lakes): PreK–12 college-prep school with small classes and experiential learning.

  • Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School (Spring Hill):Coed Catholic high school with a spiritual focus and academics. 

  • Center Academy–Lutz (Lutz, grades 4–12): Accredited school serving students with learning disabilities 

  • Faith Baptist Academy (Wesley Chapel, PreK–12):  Christian-based education

  • Florida Freedom Academy, LLC (Land O’ Lakes, K–12):  Homeschool support and tutoring 

  • Inspire School of Music and the Arts (Land O’ Lakes, PreK–12): Arts-focused academy 

  • Land O’ Lakes Christian School (Land O’ Lakes, PreK–12):  Ministry of First Baptist, strong Christian emphasis