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Tampa Bay Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–11

Tampa, FL

14214 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33613

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Florida
  • Growing: enrollment up 114% since 2019–20

In Tampa, Florida, Tampa Bay Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 11th grade. About 184 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 114% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–11
Students
184
Teachers
20 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 82 girls, 102 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Florida (9 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 57% of Christian schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 494 Christian schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    86’19–20171’21–22184’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K26
    K19
    130
    218
    316
    420
    522
    612
    719
    811
    910
    105
    112

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino99%
    White1%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Tampa Bay Academy whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Tampa Bay Academy

    What grades does Tampa Bay Academy serve?

    Tampa Bay Academy serves grades Pre-K–11.

    How many students attend Tampa Bay Academy?

    About 184 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Tampa Bay Academy?

    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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