Tampa Day School is a private school in Tampa, FL, specializing in individualized instruction for students in grades 3-8.
Tampa Day School is a specialized private school in Tampa, FL, serving students in grades 3-8. The school focuses on students with average to gifted cognitive abilities who thrive in smaller, more personalized learning environments. By prioritizing a "best fit" approach, the school seeks to identify and adapt to each child's unique learning style to ensure academic and personal success.
The school's educational mission, known as UHA (Understand, Honor, Achieve), is centered on providing specialized support through individualized instruction. The teaching team carefully analyzes each student's learning profile prior to admission, incorporating specific classroom strategies that match their unique needs. Programs are designed to support special education, IEP implementation, and developmental needs, often utilizing therapeutic services and specialized instructional methods to match how each child learns.
With an average class size of 12 and a dedicated team of 22 teachers, Tampa Day School offers a highly structured yet supportive environment. The school is nonsectarian, offers summer school, and provides various extracurricular activities including soccer, volleyball, and track and field. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and the school is accredited by SACS and FCIS.
At a Glance
TypeSchool with Special Program Emphasis
Grades3-8
Students131
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$24,850
Est.1970
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)
School Information
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $24,850 |
| Total Students | 131 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 3-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Paula Pennington |
| Admissions Associate | Linda Fedewa |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 19 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Cross Country · Flag Football · Soccer · Track and Field · Volleyball |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) · Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |