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Ta m pa BayArea Schools The Tampa Bay area is lucky to have such a wealth of incredible private, charter and magnet education options making it easy to find the perfect school for your child. ACADEMY AT THE LAKES
2331 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes 34639 813-909-7919; academyatthelakes.org Academy at the Lakes is an independent, non-denominational college preparatory school located in Land O'Lakes. Offering grades PreK3-12, Academy is a learning community of shared values dedicated to the success of each individual. Academy at the Lakes celebrates the love of learning and the joy in the journey.
Enrollment: 475 Class-size: 7 Grades: PreK3-12 Tuition: $12,300$25,250
ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES 3319 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa 33629 813-839-5371; holynamestpa.org
Enrollment: 970
The Academy of the Holy Names empowers students to be authentic individuals who engage in independent thought, are inspired by creativity and lead culturally aware, spiritually rich lives. Our innovative approach to curriculum integrates technology, encourages artistic expression and actively engages students in exploration and inquiry.
Grades: PreK-8 Coed, 9-12 All Girls
Class-size: varies by division.
Tuition: $13,000 (PreK) to $20,730 (High School)
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY 501 Park St. N., St. Petersburg 33710 727-384-5500; farragut.org
Admiral Farragut Academy is a co-ed, private K-12 school that offers boarding for grades 8-12. Farragut offers more than just an education—it’s an experience, a journey, a launch point for life. The student body represents an average of 32 countries and 17 U.S. states. Signature programs include aviation, marine science, scuba, sailing, engineering, NJROTC and leadership. Summer day and boarding camps also offered. Discover what only Farragut students can experience.
Enrollment: 500 Class-size: 17:1 Grades: K-12 Tuition: $13,000$50,000
ALEGRIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
5995 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S., St. Petersburg 33705 727-310-8243; alegriamontessori.com
Enrollment: 140
Alegria Montessori School is an authentic Montessori program that creates a rich learning environment and supports individual development. We are also a bilingual program, with students receiving Spanish instruction throughout the week from native Spanish speakers. We offer a true Montessori education through middle school. Come discover the joy of Montessori.
Grades: age 1 to grade 8
Class-size: Small class sizes in elementary and middle school Tuition: Varies depending on age
ANDES SMART ACADEMY
19215 Livingston Ave., Lutz 33559 813-803-3994; andessmart.academy Our goal is to provide an excellent experience for every family who enters our preschool area. More than a daycare, we are a preschool learning center.
Enrollment: Capacity for 105 children Class-size: DCF ratios, based on age Grades: 3 months to 5 years, and afternoon school-age tutoring Tuition: $223-$286
BAYSHORE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
3909 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa 33611 813-839-4297; bayshorechristianschool.org Bayshore Christian School is a college preparatory, accredited, non-denominational Christian school serving students 2 years old through 12th grade. Founded in 1971, Bayshore Christian School is located on 10 acres in residential South Tampa. BCS provides athletics and fine arts opportunities in addition to a rigorous and challenging academic curriculum.
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Enrollment: 250 Class-size: 10 Grades: K2-12 Tuition: $8,860-$10,800
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