2024 Best Schools Offering AP Courses in the Tampa Area

• Tampa, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  99 reviews

Parent: We are profoundly grateful to Berkeley Prep and their diligent educators, staff, and administration for creating an exceptional educational and social environment for our children. Their staff's unwavering commitment has proven to be transformative; meticulously guiding our children not only towards academic excellence, but equipping them to tackle life's broader challenges. Berkeley Prep’s programs include a vast array of interests, blending intelligence, creativity, and the arts. Berkeley Prep is connected with the highest levels of the business and civic community, stretching to Fortune 500 companies and influences around the globe. With a sense of profound appreciation, we hold Berkeley Prep at the highest respect; a tribute to the impressive growth and development our children have undergone. The Berkeley Prep tuition is your insurance policy that your child will gain the tools necessary for the highest levels of success while developing into a positive influence on society.... Read 99 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,420

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Tampa, FL•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.62 out of 5  87 reviews

Parent: After my wife and I toured numerous private school options, it was evident that the academic rigor, location, and sense of community at Prep was irreplaceable. Our son is a rising Junior and we cannot be more thrilled with how he has progressed academically, socially, and as a newly minted global citizen (having traveled through Europe via a Tampa Prep based practicum). However, what has amazed us the most, was experiencing the thoughtfulness demonstrated by the faculty, when my son fractured his leg. I was shocked at the number of phone calls we received from the teachers, coaches, etc. They genuinely wanted to understand how they could be supportive throughout his future healing process. It has also become clear that the leadership team is best in class. While it is typically difficult for any organization to execute on their long-term strategies while maintaining a consistent standard of excellence day to day...Tampa Prep continues to deliver. See you on campus soon!... Read 87 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 710

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Land O Lakes, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  30 reviews

Parent: Academy at the Lakes is synonymous with excellence. The school has provided a nurturing environment responsive to my child’s development and fostered learning experiences that encourage a holistic approach to education. This has enabled my child to feel successful, self-confident, and happy, all while sparking my child’s natural curiosity. The individualized attention my child has received has enabled her to reach her learning goals all while keeping her love of learning alive. Thank you, Academy at the Lakes!... Read 30 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 445

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Tampa, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  126 reviews

Parent: We moved to Tampa during the summer and enrolled our daughters in the high school about three weeks before school started. We found Admissions, the Guidance counselors and all of the school staff to be super accommodating, friendly, and helpful. The school is amazing; the facilities, the programs, the teachers and administration are all incredible. The college counseling is head and shoulders above other schools. We are so happy to have found this school and this community. Our daughters LOVE going to school every day. This place is a gem!... Read 126 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 964

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• St. Petersburg, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  65 reviews

Senior: I'm a "lifer" at Shorecrest, having been here since Alpha. My experience with the school is perhaps different from students now since there have been many changes both faculty/administration-wise as well as with the newest buildings on campus. Shorecrest introduced me to reading at a very young age. I'm very grateful for that. The quality of education that I have and am receiving is top notch. Middle school prepared me very well for upper school, and now, as a graduating senior, I feel quite confident in my academic abilities. Teachers are just fantastic. The theater and athletics programs are excellent. As a small school, students have the opportunity to be deeply involved in a number of programs, ranging from service clubs to sports to the annual Spring Musical. Being able to do a range of things is important as it allows students to forge their own path by testing different areas out and seeing how they like them. If you're contemplating sending a student here, I'd recommend it.... Read 65 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,038

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Tampa, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  84 reviews

Parent: Hands down, this is (by far) the best Islamic school in Florida. We have been to (or know students at) many other Islamic schools in Florida, and UAF has the best overall program. The teachers and staff are truly passionate and invested in each of the children, and from day one we were always treated with sincere kindness and valued as individuals. I love the diversity at the school, the fact that UAF provides real-world experiences, and there is a solid balance between academics, religion, and social/emotional well-being. All of the classes challenge the students so they are constantly growing… and the school works very hard to ensure the students are set up for success in the future. From kindergarten through high school, my kids have all had the best educational experience that I could possibly hope for. Like any school, there is always room to improve… however, I consistently see the school focusing on developing in all areas of importance.... Read 84 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 830

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Clearwater, FL•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  73 reviews

Senior: I was a transfer from another school into CCC so I have the unique ability to compare both Catholic schools I was in. I have never felt more like home than when I stepped foot on this campus. I have never encountered a more caring staff all the way from admin to the teachers, even the coaches and training staff. I would highly recommend anyone for this school. The student body is amazing, all the students are close and come out in droves to support each other in their sports, even in after school club activities. I am so blessed to have been a part of this environment!... Read 73 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 568

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• St. Petersburg, FL•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  74 reviews

Parent: Our daughter enrolled for 2nd grade this academic year of 2021/2022 and we have seen tremendous results in just her first two weeks! The administrators and faculty actually care, deeply about the success of each and every student that they engage with. The sprawling campus is absolutely beautiful and filled with a diverse range of opportunities for extracurricular activities, interests and athletics. We also love the international reach of the student body. They really are "developing global leaders" as they say!... Read 74 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 506

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  465 reviews

Senior: I've been at Plant for four years now. Compared to other high schools around Florida, it's a great school! I'll start off with some with some things that could improve. The school is not diverse racially and from what I've seen the administration does not prevent bullying well at all. A majority of my LGBTQ friends have been bullied at some point and nothing has been done to protect them. I personally have not run into a situation as bad as them, so it's not like you're guaranteed to be bullied, but that is something I felt obligated to mention. The school itself is good! The campus is a nice size not too big or small. However, the teachers there are great. I've had some teachers who are average, but I've also had teachers who really cared about their craft and connecting with the students. Not every teacher is stellar, but the past four years I've had a handful of teachers who I felt really cared about me and have a passion for what they teach.... Read 465 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,514

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Tampa, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  39 reviews

Sophomore: I would like to see the American Youth Academy appeal more to its students. Whether it be through encouraging clubs, college readiness, or so on, AYA needs to work on making the scholastic experience more appealing to students. Also, the teachers should look into more strategies to make learning more enjoyable for students through incentives and creative teaching styles, rather than the usual lecture style. Otherwise, AYA does a great job at disciplining students and having a rather healthy and Islamic school culture.... Read 39 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,031

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Tampa, FL•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  163 reviews

Alum: Tampa Catholic is a private, Catholic high school in Tampa, FL; however, it's welcoming of students of all religious denominations and backgrounds. The faculty is outstanding and the alumni network is strong!... Read 163 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 715

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  594 reviews

Freshman: Steinbrenner is amazing! It’s so much fun to come to school everyday. I look forward to sports, my classes, and my friends. The school has a beautiful campus with kind teachers and staff. As a freshman, I wasn’t worried at all coming in. I have friends in all grades and I am excited to have these amazing friendships my first year. Everyone is super welcoming! The one thing I would change, is extracurricular practices. Most of mine and other kids activities have practices that start at 6:30 am. The only thing I would change about this awesome school is the way some sports have practices very early. It makes everyone tired for the rest of the day. But everything else is great! I feel like I’m in a movie every day with how amazing everything is here.... Read 594 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,506

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Clearwater, FL•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  198 reviews

Senior: I greatly enjoyed my time at Calvary! Like with any school, there is the occasional bad teacher, weird rule, etc.; even so, the staff as a whole are qualified and really care about their students’ academic success and spiritual growth. Also, Calvary puts in great effort to provide fun activities for us, which I appreciated. I was a part of the marching and concert band all four years at Calvary, and they were one major reason for my love for the school. Marching band allowed me to be a part of a wonderful community before starting freshman year, it helped me gain self-discipline, and it was a challenging and rewarding experience. Along with the program and people being great, the band staff are fabulous because they are talented musicians, qualified in their fields of teaching, and go above and beyond to help us. (Also, I have only heard great things about the art and choir teachers.) If you are considering continuing fine arts in high school, Calvary is a great place to go!... Read 198 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 825

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Spring Hill, FL•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.48 out of 5  101 reviews

Parent: BMCHS is one of the best high schools in Florida. Academics, Sports and Musical Theatre are top notch here! Well worth the investment if your child needs to be in a supportive environment where the teachers care. Your child will excel here and continue to have a successful future even after graduation!... Read 101 reviews

• grade A

• Students 350

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.92 out of 5  582 reviews

Senior: The staff at Sickles is amazing. Most of the teachers are super welcoming, they care about their students, and you can tell that they love what they do. There's always someone to talk to during difficult times, and their assistance in helping students transition from high school to college is outstanding. Not only is academic growth nurtured at the school, but the staff also encourages social interaction with various clubs and student events. Even with e-learning, Sickles did everything in their power to make sure every student was prepared and supported, regardless of outside circumstances. The only thing I would change about the school is the physical environment. At times, our bathrooms went without paper towels or soap, and some students were seen littering. But these issues are fixable, and I know Sickles will prioritize items that students care about!... Read 582 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,362

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.01 out of 5  620 reviews

Junior: I recently transferred to strawberry crest and even in the first week it’s been a great experience for me, everyone is very welcoming. I really have no had any bad experiences so far, the campus is clean and very well put together. The school makes getting a schedule change fairly easy fir students, this allows students to get on the right path for colleges and other job opportunities after highschool.... Read 620 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,427

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  278 reviews

Senior: Being at Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School was truly a blessing to receive after the Covid-19 pandemic. After leaving Hillsborough High School in the summer of 2020 after completing my freshmen year, I was fortunate to be admitted to Brooks DeBartolo for my sophomore year. Now, three years later I look back and greatly appreciate what this school and its faculty have done for me. Going from a 2000+ student size school at Hillsborough where you can seep into a crowd and not be found, this small 500+ student size school is perfect for having interactions and being known by name by your teachers and these teachers have been wonderful. For the past three years, all of my teachers loved their and cared for each and everyone in their classroom. Here, because of its tight and close community, you make friends easily and by now, I have dozens of close friends. This school is built on giving us a better future and now looking back, I'm grateful for all that's been done all of us students... Read 278 reviews

• grade A

• Students 602

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Seffner, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  113 reviews

Parent: Our family feels very blessed to have found Seffner Christian Academy.Our children are thriving in this school, Not only with their education but in their spiritual lives. My son Nicholas has made lifelong friendships. The teachers love their jobs, have been ant this school for years and are passionate about seeing their students succeed. The teachers are not just teachers to my son they are his mentors. He feels comfortable talking to them about anything. I have a comfort in that as a parent. SCA prepares their students for their SAT test and get them ready for collage like no school I have ever seen. My husband and I feel safe sending our children to SCA. They try their best to keep the school as secure and safe as possible. I can not imagine my children going to any other school.... Read 113 reviews

• grade A

• Students 774

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Pasco County School District, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  562 reviews

Senior: The experience at James W. Mitchell High School is very unique. The students spread kindness and diversity to all around. The teachers teach their subjects vividly and in a variety of ways, such as through notes, videos, and real-world simulations. Unfortunately there aren’t many clubs to participate in and a multitude of assessments. However, everyone works together and gets through it with excellence!... Read 562 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,172

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Pinellas County Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  873 reviews

Alum: I would highly recommend attending Palm Harbor University Highschool, and although there are some things that need to be changed or fixed it was an overall great experience. One major change that I would suggest is with the guidance counselors. Hopefully this year there are fixes. Having to go through 4 counselors my senior year was extremely hard on me because of all that needs to be done with colleges. I also feel like they should care a little more because I went through a heartbreaking and depressing event my junior year, my dad passed away and they all knew yet not a single person at the school checked on me to make sure I was okay, other than teachers I had a good connection with. I also highly suggest the medical program. It was life changing.... Read 873 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,480

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  600 reviews

Alum: It was a great school with great administrators. Enjoyed the challenging curriculum. The multiple extracurricular activities the school offered helped me to be a better student overall. Definitely felt like it was a diverse school and was culturally inclusive and it really prepared me for college. I was able to take AP classes and they also offered dual program with local colleges to earn college credit prior to entering University. I really enjoyed being part of the marching band, we were able to travel throughout the state to compete in band competitions. We partnered to mentor upcoming rising freshman from the middle school to prepare them for high school.... Read 600 reviews

• grade A

• Students 3,154

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  367 reviews

Alum: I loved this school! The teachers were amazing and being in the IB program, teachers would really make or break your grade in the class at the end of the year. The teachers often showed that they cared about the students through many different ways such as holding weekend study sessions, their constant availability for questions, and step-by-step walk through for our IB papers and projects.... Read 367 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,420

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• St Petersburg, FL•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  92 reviews

Senior: St. Petersburg Catholic Highschool offered a familial like atmosphere. All faculty and staff genuinely concerned for the well being of their students, and were encouraged to get to know them personally. Many teachers applied real-world situations to all subjects, allowing us to see the importance in our studies and how they could be relevant to us. As a private, catholic school, SPC made faith, compassion, and understanding an absolute necessity in daily life. Never once did I feel neglected by students or teachers. The school also encouraged all to participate in any kind of outside event whether it was sports, or even honor societies. SPC also was very diverse, and encouraged children of al races to be involved, loved, and represented.... Read 92 reviews

• grade A

• Students 450

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Pasco County School District, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  562 reviews

Alum: The teachers were great here! I was a part of the IB program, which allowed me to develop strong relationships with many teachers as well as students of diverse backgrounds. I participated in the theatre program which was by far the best part of my time at this school, and really helped me to find myself and develop my passion for theatre.... Read 562 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,083

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Pasco County School District, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  658 reviews

Alum: Honestly it was a great school! The color was a little dull and a little crowded but the teachers I had were awesome! Ms. Berry was the best! Also the two front office ladies, Ms.Santiago and Ms. Jackson, made my time really enjoyable. The school offered quite a bit I just was never really interested in the clubs or other activities. I think people tend to not enjoy there experiences while in school but looking back I do miss my days there and wish I had done more! Overall it’s a solid school and the administration does try their best for everyone there even though not everyone notices!... Read 658 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,161

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1