Residents of Tampa, Florida have quite a few options when choosing a school to enroll their children. Most parents of students come to the conclusion that private schools in Tampa have better rankings than public schools.

Brandon residents have many choices of private grade schools. Options include Bell Shoals Baptist Academy, Brandon Academy A Private School, Faith Baptist Christian School, Grace Christian School, Immanuel Lutheran School, Kings Avenue Christian School, Lighthouse Christian Academy, Nativity Catholic School, Resurrection Christian School, and Tampa Bay Christian School which is non-denominational. These grade schools differ in cost, location, and religious affiliation which is why it is important for parents to take their children on a tour of the school first before enrolling them.

Changing to a new school can be very fun and rewarding for a young child. It can also be a scary experience for a young child. Letting the child have some say in the choice of grade schools can make the experience less of a challenge.

There are also many private middle schools in Tampa. As residents of Tampa know, most of these middle schools are very well run. Some of the choices include non-religious Academic Excellence which offers grades from Kindergarten to 12th Grade.  Concordia Lutheran Middle School is strictly grades 6-8 focusing on the development of students in the pre-teen and early teen ages. Mary Help of Christians is a Catholic School in Tampa that also focuses on the 6th, 7th and 8th grades only.

There are, of course, many private high schools in Tampa to choose from.  Cambridge Christian School, Lee Academy-Gifted Students, Jesuit High School, and Tampa Catholic High School are just a few popular choices with different religous and non-religious backgrounds. 

Students of Montessori schools in Tampa are often accepted to prestigious colleges across the country. Montessori schools have an advantage over many schools with the growing popularity of their teaching techniques. These schools have a lower student to teacher ratio as well, giving each student a better opportunity for a more personal and educational relationship with their teachers. These ratios also help teachers to become more involved with their students progress and development.  A few schools in Tampa with the Montessori program include The Montessori Children's House, Montessori Preparatory School and Community Montessori School. 

A parent deciding on a school to send their child to in Tampa are advised to look at the rankings of the school test results as well as talking to other parents.  Word of mouth proves time and time again to be one of the best ways to find top businesses whether it be school, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, real estate and more.  Take the experienced advice from more than one trusted individual to get a better undertsanding on the popularity of these schools from the majority.

With all the different schools available in Tampa, a parent can surely find the perfect one for their child with the right amount of research and thought, and it is always our pleasure to help guide you through any area of the city with our Tampa City Guide.