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Tampa Day School

Independent school · Grades 3–8

Tampa, FL

12606 Henderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33625

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools in Florida

Tampa Day School is an independent private school in Tampa, Florida, for students from 3rd grade through 8th grade. It has about 150 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of independent elementary schools in Florida. Its enrollment has held steady since 2015–16. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 172 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 3–8
Students
150
Teachers
18.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 75 girls, 75 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
172 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 65% of independent elementary schools in Florida (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 88% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    146’15–16137’17–18138’19–20146’21–22150’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    39
    423
    523
    635
    735
    825

    Student body

    White80%
    Black8%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian1%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

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

    More about Florida's programs →

    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 Day School

    What grades does Tampa Day School serve?

    Tampa Day School serves grades 3–8.

    How many students attend Tampa Day School?

    About 150 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Tampa Day School?

    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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