#1 Best Independent Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
Carrollwood Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Tampa
Tampa, FL
A+Overall grade1,152 students10 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Hillsborough County, FL. Top 9 of 9 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
Windsor Learning Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in Florida
Tampa, FL
A+Overall grade77 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
Corbett Preparatory School of Ids
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 16 independent schools in Tampa
Tampa, FL
AOverall grade480 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
Tampa Day School
Independent school · Grades 3–8
Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools in Florida
Tampa, FL
AOverall grade150 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
Academy Prep Center of Tampa
Independent school · Grades 5–8
Serving families in Tampa since at least 2011
Tampa, FL
B+Overall grade123 students10 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
Brandon Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Brandon
Brandon, FL
B+Overall grade263 students12 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
Prince Private Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 16 independent schools in Tampa
Tampa, FL
BOverall grade99 students16 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
Ivy Global School
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Tampa, FL
B-Overall grade909 students
#9 Best Independent Schools in Hillsborough County, FL
Icon Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades K–10
One of 16 independent schools in Tampa
Tampa, FL
B-Overall grade413 students17 students per teacher
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