February 2023

TAMPA DAY SCHOOL

12606 Henderson Road, Tampa 33625 813-269-2100; tampadayschool.com

<a href="https://tampabayparenting.com/author/laurab/">Laura Byrne</a>Celebrating 50 years of meeting the needs of bright students with Dyslexia, ADHD or anxiety, TDS offers a uniquely designed college-prep curriculum. With small class sizes, instruction incorporates interactive and handson experiences, along with an emphasis on study and organizational skills, promoting success and improved confidence. Contact us to learn more!

TAMPA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY MAGNET (GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY)

305 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa 33602 813-276-5405; hillsboroughschools.org/tampaheights

Our students become innovative thinkers who achieve academically and socially through our seven Wonders—leadership, environment, economics, wellness, innovation, communication and culture. Students can participate in Model United Nations and Odyssey of the Mind, learn world languages and leadership, and experience cultural clusters such as yoga, cooking, African art and LEGO makerspace.

TAMPA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

727 W. Cass St., Tampa 33606 813-251-8481; tampaprep.org

At Tampa Prep, we don't limit our thinking. We keep moving forward even if we can't see over the horizon just yet. We stay open to new ideas and at the ready for new challenges. We are Florida's Most Innovative School. We are Tampa Prep, a co-ed, independent school for grades 6 - 12 in downtown Tampa. We are here to inspire the next great explorers, innovators and creators.

VALRICO LAKE ADVANTAGE ACADEMY

13306 Boyette Road, Riverview 33569 813-699-5049; valricoacademy.com

A tuition-free, public charter school proudly serving students in kindergarten through fifth Grade, the school provides a well-rounded elementary foundation through a challenging curriculum with a focus on teaching math and science in proven and innovative instructional methods preparing students for their secondary education and beyond. We are an “A” rated Florida School of Excellence offering the Cambridge program for Advanced Studies. Cognia accredited.

VANGUARD SCHOOL

22000 US Highway 27, Lake Wales 33859 863-676-6091; vanguardschool.org

The Vanguard School is a co-educational boarding and day school for students in grades 6-12. Vanguard specializes in educating students who experience academic learning challenges in an environment that works with academic strategies, executive functioning, social skills, celebrates student strengths and assists in transitioning into higher educational opportunities and independent living.

VICTORY CHARTER SCHOOL TAMPA K-12

13901 Sheldon Road, Tampa 33625 813-551-2144; victorychartertampa.org | victorychartertampa612.org

VCS Tampa K-12 is proud to be an IB Candidate School! Our mission is to awaken and develop the socially responsible, technologically literate, and self-motivated leader within ALL students via an innovative, internationally focused, and student-centered curriculum that challenges students intellectually, creatively, in a nurturing and safe environment that promotes the development of the total child so that they can be successful in an interconnected global community.

THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF TAMPA BAY

1857 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor 34683 727-786-8311; waldorftampabay.org

The Waldorf School of Tampa Bay is a 24-year old early childhood and elementary school with a 100+ year old European curriculum rooted in child development. Our preschool and kindergarten is play-based with an emphasis on developing the physical body, and our grades classes teach art, music, movement and practical skills concurrently with robust academics. All our children spend between 2 to 6 hours outdoors, every day.

Enrollment: 153

Class-Size: 10-12 Grades: 3-8 Tuition: $22,250 + $1,800 in fees

Enrollment: 294 Grades: K-5 Tuition: FREE

Enrollment: 710

Class-Size: 15 Grades: 6-12 Tuition: $26,295$27,245

Grades: K-5 Tuition: FREE

Enrollment: 100 boarding, up to 120 total Class-Size: 6-10 Grades: 6-12 Tuition: 7-day $49,000; 5-day $43,000; Day $25,500

Enrollment: 411 Class-Size: grades K-3: 18, grades 4-8: 22, grades 9-12: 25 Grades: K-9, K-12 by 2025

Tuition: FREE

Enrollment: 150 Class-Size: 15 Grades: Parent + Child through Grade 8 Tuition: $10,000-$15,000