Academy Prep Center of Tampa
Independent school · Grades 5–8
Tampa, FL
1407 E Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33605
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Tampa since at least 2011
In Tampa, Florida, Academy Prep Center of Tampa is an independent private school for students from 5th grade through 8th grade. About 123 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. The school day runs about 10.5 hours, 197 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–8
- Students
- 123
- Teachers
- 12.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 65 girls, 58 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 10.5 hours
- School year
- 197 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 82% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Academy Prep Center of Tampa whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Academy Prep Center of Tampa
What grades does Academy Prep Center of Tampa serve?
Academy Prep Center of Tampa serves grades 5–8.
How many students attend Academy Prep Center of Tampa?
About 123 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Academy Prep Center of Tampa?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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