Little Peoples Christian Daycare/Academy
under 1 mi Grades Transitional 1st-11 14 students 4.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Private schools in Zephyrhills, FL
12 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.
Schools near Zephyrhills
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Heritage Academy
1 mi Grades PreK-8 153 students 13.9 students per teacher Church of God
Grades K-12 367 students 13.1 students per teacher Baptist
The Broach School
2 mi Grades K-5 63 students 12.6 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-12 349 students 15.9 students per teacher Baptist
Grades K-12 96 students 9.2 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades 7-12 51 students 5.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-12 84 students 10.5 students per teacher Baptist
The Learning Experience
10 mi Grades K-Transitional 1st 13 students 13 students per teacher Nonsectarian Early childhood
Grades 3-11 20 students 7.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian
New Leaps Academy
11 mi Grades K-12 29 students 20.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Grades K-12 579 students 16 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist
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.
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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 Zephyrhills) 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 Zephyrhills?
We count 12 within 12 miles of downtown Zephyrhills. Together they enrolled about 1,818 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is North Tampa Christian Academy with 579 students.
Which Zephyrhills 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.