Schools
Directory of Magnet, Charter, and Private Schools in the Tampa Bay area.
Academy of the Holy Names
Founded in 1881, the Academy of the Holy Names is a private Catholic school for boys and girls in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and a college preparatory high school for young women. Sponsored and guided by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, the Academy is a faith community of exceptional love that empowers students to pursue their highest academic potential. The Academy is located on 19 acres fronting scenic Bayshore Boulevard, close to downtown Tampa.
Berkeley Preparatory School
Berkeley Preparatory School is a coed, independent, Episcopal day school in Tampa that serves students in pre-k through twelfth grade. Berkeley provides a safe, nurturing environment featuring inspiring teaching, engaged parents and alumni, and outstanding resources, including incomparable facilities on a beautiful 86-acre campus.
Calvary Christian High School
Calvary offers an advanced college preparatory education in an environment where students are taught a Christian worldview with the Word of God being integrated into each subject. Calvary offers Honors, AP, and dual-credit courses. Extra-curricular activities include athletics, fine arts, SGA, clubs, and spiritual growth and leadership opportunities.
Corbett Preparatory School of IDS
Founded 56 years ago, Corbett Prep offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum for all students. Teachers use research-based strategies to create hands-on learning experiences. Visual and performing arts, team sports, and social-emotional learning curriculum align to develop confident, creative, innovative thinkers ready to contribute to the world in a meaningful way.
Tampa Prep (Tampa Preparatory School)
As the only private, independent school in Tampa Bay serving grades 6-12, Tampa Prep offers learning that is innovative, forward thinking & tailored to the needs of our students. We foster creativity and excellence on our downtown campus, within walking distance to world-class museums, performing arts centers, parks & more, extending our students’ learning beyond the classroom.
St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School
Distinguished by more than 70 years of demonstrated success, St. John’s Episcopal School prepares children for lives of learning and service. Located in the heart of Tampa, St. John’s delivers an unparalleled, values-driven, progressive education for children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Hard work, faith, respect, honesty and a commitment to excellence allow our graduates to thrive in high school, college and beyond. A feeling of positive energy, inclusiveness, optimism, respect and kindness permeates the school. Without exception, St. John’s students are Empowered to Lead, Inspired to Serve.
Westlake Christian School
Westlake Christian School is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Cognia. Westlake’s mission is to help students develop in their faith, academics, fine arts, and athletics. Westlake serves approximately 540 students in kindergarten through eighth grade from Northern Pinellas County, Southern Pasco County, Trinity, Westchase, and surrounding communities.
Academy at the Lakes
Academy at the Lakes is a Prek3-12th grade independent school dedicated to the success of each individual at school, in the community, and in the world. We celebrate the love of learning and the joy in the journey. Students have countless opportunities to lead and to serve, to speak and to be heard, to make a difference, and to feel and be important. Our inclusive school culture comes from our genuine commitment to forming meaningful relationships with each student and each family.