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under 1 mi Grades K-12 59 students 10.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative
Private schools in Bradenton, FL
40 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.
Schools near Bradenton
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Grades PreK-11 58 students 14.5 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist
Grades PreK-12 24 students 5.2 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-12 114 students 16.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-8 264 students 13.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades PreK-12 350 students 10.1 students per teacher Baptist
Img Academy
2 mi Grades 6-12 1,351 students 13.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-12 899 students 13.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-8 112 students 9.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
Grades K-12 38 students 6.3 students per teacher Pentecostal
Grades PreK-10 92 students 8.4 students per teacher Church of God
Grades K-11 37 students 6.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-12 641 students 8 students per teacher Episcopal
Grades 9-12 11 students 1 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades 1-12 70 students 7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Special education
Inspiration Academy
4 mi Grades 6-12 239 students 9.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-11 48 students 8.9 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-12 60 students 8.7 students per teacher Baptist Special education
Grades K-9 20 students 20 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-8 23 students 3.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
Grades PreK-11 106 students 10.6 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Montessori
Woodland Academy
8 mi Grades K-8 322 students 10.9 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades 4-12 6 students 6 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades K-8 107 students 10.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
On the state’s official list Other private schools
All 40 schools within 12 miles
What Florida pays, and what that leaves you
Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships Education savings account
About $8,000 on average, set by county and grade For 2026-27 the table runs from $7,463 (grades 9-12, lowest county) to $12,217 (grades K-3, Monroe County). Students with disabilities average about $10,000 under FES-UA.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees FES / FTC pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
FES / FTC pays between $7,463 and $12,217 depending on your household. We start with the lower figure. Change it if you know yours. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
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- How FES / FTC works
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Bradenton) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near Bradenton?
We count 40 within 12 miles of downtown Bradenton. Together they enrolled about 7,745 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Img Academy with 1,351 students.
Which Bradenton private schools take FES / FTC?
Florida publishes a private school directory with scholarship filters and an Excel download. We have not loaded it yet, so we do not mark Florida schools. Use the state directory to confirm.
Will FES / FTC cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.