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Private schools in St. Petersburg, FL

54 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.

Schools near St. Petersburg

Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.

On the state’s official list Other private schools

All 54 schools within 12 miles

School Grades Students Per teacher Affiliation Miles
Guardian Angels Catholic School K-8 191 14.8 Roman Catholic <1
Safety Harbor Montessori Academy PreK-8 116 7.7 Nonsectarian 2
Northbay Christian Academy PreK-8 123 8.9 Christian (nondenominational) 2
Waldorf School of Tampa Bay PreK-8 76 7 Nonsectarian 2
Service Learning School Inc. K-12 34 34 Nonsectarian 2
Genesis Christian Academy K-12 24 4.8 Pentecostal 2
The Depaul School for Dyslexia 1-8 86 7.3 Nonsectarian 2
Fireflies Academy 4-10 6 6 Nonsectarian 3
Countryside Christian Academy K-8 245 9.4 Christian (nondenominational) 3
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School PreK-8 206 14.9 Roman Catholic 3
Espiritu Santo Catholic School PreK-8 387 14.9 Roman Catholic 3
Huntington Learning Center 2-11 15 2.6 Nonsectarian 3
Cornerstone Christian School PreK-8 51 10.2 Christian (nondenominational) 4
Spring Valley School Ungraded 43 11.9 Nonsectarian 4
Westlake Christian School K-8 535 11.1 Methodist 4
Skycrest Christian School PreK-8 553 15.8 Baptist 4
Acton Academy Palm Harbor PreK-9 59 13.7 Nonsectarian 4
Delphi Academy of Florida PreK-12 239 10.9 Nonsectarian 4
Oldsmar Christian School PreK-12 164 10.9 Baptist 5
Every Kids A Genius 2-11 13 6.5 Nonsectarian 5
Community Learning Center Academy K-8 89 10.3 Nonsectarian 5
Next Level Nation Academy K-9 16 5.3 Christian (nondenominational) 5
St. Cecelia Interparochial School PreK-8 398 15.3 Roman Catholic 5
Washburn Academy PreK-12 140 7.8 Nonsectarian 5
Learning Independence for Tomorrow Inc K-12 170 10.1 Nonsectarian 6
Clearwater Academy International PreK-12 284 9.4 Nonsectarian 6
Invictus Academy Tampa Bay 6-11 20 3.3 Nonsectarian 6
First Lutheran School PreK-8 57 7.6 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 6
Tampa Bay International School K-6 33 5.2 Jewish 6
Iva Christian School K-12 108 8.3 Assembly of God 7
St. Pauls School PreK-8 299 10.1 Episcopal 7
Clearwater Central Catholic High School 9-12 553 15.1 Roman Catholic 7
American Collegiate Academy K-12 144 11.4 Nonsectarian 7
Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf Transitional 1st-1 4 0.9 Nonsectarian 9
Solid Rock Community School K-12 215 11.9 Seventh-Day Adventist 9
Land of Learning Academy PreK-K 20 10 Nonsectarian 9
Faith Outreach Academy PreK-12 147 10.5 Christian (nondenominational) 9
Community Montessori School Civic 1-9 80 10.5 Nonsectarian 10
Windsor Learning Academy K-12 77 8.6 Nonsectarian 10
St. Patrick Catholic School PreK-8 216 16.1 Roman Catholic 10
Community Montessori School Webb PreK-K 11 2.2 Nonsectarian 10
Ignite Academy K-6 104 10.1 Christian (nondenominational) 10
West Gate Christian School PreK-12 246 10.6 Baptist 10
Berkeley Preparatory School PreK-12 1,369 10.6 Episcopal 11
Woodlawn Community Academy K-12 132 13.5 Christian (nondenominational) 11
Hope Christian School K-12 54 7.2 Baptist 11
Indian Rocks Christian School PreK-12 1,055 15 Baptist 11
Hillsdale Christian Academy PreK-8 130 15.5 Baptist 11
Web of Wisdom K-12 153 8.1 Nonsectarian 11
Tampa Day School 3-8 150 7.9 Nonsectarian 11
Generations Christian Academy PreK-6 94 9.4 Christian (nondenominational) 12
The Movement School 4-11 11 5.5 Nonsectarian 12
Early Steps Montessori Academy PreK-5 33 2.1 Nonsectarian 12
Missionary Christian School PreK-12 144 10.3 Assembly of God 12

What Florida pays, and what that leaves you

FL
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?

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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Questions parents ask

How many private schools are there near St. Petersburg?

We count 54 within 12 miles of downtown St. Petersburg. Together they enrolled about 9,922 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Berkeley Preparatory School with 1,369 students.

Which St. Petersburg 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.

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