Excellent
#62 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 4% of private schools
Academy Prep Center of Tampa
Middle School · Tampa, FL
A private middle school in Tampa, FL serving grades 5th – 8th.
1407 E COLUMBUS DR, Tampa, FL 33605
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Academy Prep Center of Tampa sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,917/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,790
Median home value
$235,100
Median rent
$1,122/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
40.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Grove Middle Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Young Middle Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Hillsborough Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 613 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Academy Prep Center of Tampa is listed in Tampa, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Academy Prep Center of Tampa
Academy Prep Center of Tampa is a private middle school in Tampa, FL, serving approximately 127 students in grades 5th-8th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy Prep Center of Tampa
What grades does Academy Prep Center of Tampa serve?
Academy Prep Center of Tampa serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Academy Prep Center of Tampa?
Academy Prep Center of Tampa has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy Prep Center of Tampa?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy Prep Center of Tampa is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Academy Prep Center of Tampa rank in FL?
Academy Prep Center of Tampa ranks #62 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Academy Prep Center of Tampa's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy Prep Center of Tampa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Academy Prep Center of Tampa a private school?
Yes, Academy Prep Center of Tampa is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Academy Prep Center of Tampa a religious school?
No, Academy Prep Center of Tampa is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 10.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (813) 248-5600
- Area population (ZIP 33605)
- 16,623
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33605; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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