Montessori at Roseborough
under 1 mi Grades PreK-10 62 students 31 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
Private schools in Mount Dora, FL
14 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.
Schools near Mount Dora
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Dba Mount Dora Christian Academy
under 1 mi Grades PreK-12 696 students 13.3 students per teacher Church of Christ
Grades 2-11 30 students 6 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-8 60 students 9.5 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist
Create Conservatory
2 mi Grades K-9 60 students 10.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis
Grades PreK-3 6 students 6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative
Grades PreK-8 213 students 16.6 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)
Grades PreK-12 432 students 16 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-12 278 students 14.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades 1-12 133 students 14.8 students per teacher Pentecostal
Grades K-12 97 students 7.3 students per teacher Baptist
Grades 5-12 23 students 7.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-Transitional K 33 students 7.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Grades 2-3 4 students 2 students per teacher Nonsectarian
On the state’s official list Other private schools
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.
Keep looking
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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 Mount Dora) 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 Mount Dora?
We count 14 within 12 miles of downtown Mount Dora. Together they enrolled about 2,127 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Dba Mount Dora Christian Academy with 696 students.
Which Mount Dora 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.