Private Education
SCHOOLS
Berkeley Preparatory School, 4811
Kelly Road, Tampa, (813) 885-1673.
Berkeley Preparatory School is a
coeducational, independent collegepreparatory
day school for children in
grades Pre-K-12. Dedicated to academic
excellence, character development, the
arts and athletics, Berkeley’s curriculum
is designed to support the talent and
ambition of each student. Guided by
the vision statement “Berkeley puts
people in the world who make a positive
difference,” Berkeley strives to instill
a strong sense of morality, ethics and
social responsibility in its students. The
school’s longstanding commitment to
Anytime Anywhere Learning, Berkeley’s
laptop program, prepares students
for today’s information-driven global
society. Berkeley offers opportunities
that are aimed at three enduring
measures of success: the well-developed
mind, the well-nourished spirit and a
series of well-cultivated talents. Visit
www.berkeleyprep.org or call (813) 885-
1673 for more information.
Clearwater Central Catholic High
School, 2750 Haines Bayshore Road,
Clearwater, (727) 531-1449. Clearwater
Central Catholic High School is an
innovative, inquiry-based, studentcentered
learning environment offering
Directory
leaders among their peers, displaying
their confidence to impact their culture
for Jesus Christ. Couple this with
an impressive list of extracurricular
activities, including an array of sports
and fine arts, it becomes apparent that
a Skycrest education is well worth the
surprisingly competitive cost.
St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School,
2101 S. Hubert Ave., Tampa,
(813) 258-5508.
At St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School,
children experience challenging
academics, exciting performing and
visual arts, competitive athletics,
advanced technology, public speaking,
foreign language instruction,
community service, religious education,
enrichment classes, and more.
St. Mary’s, an independent, co-ed,
Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade
school, provides intellectual, spiritual,
and personal growth. Highly-qualified
teachers inspire students to achieve
their best, developing well-rounded
individuals ready for the challenges
ahead.
excellent academic, spiritual, athletic
and co-curricular programs. Supported
by an iPad initiative, curriculum
options include the International
Baccalaureate (IB) Program, AP, Honors
and on-campus dual enrollment. A
stellar athletic program with renovated
facilities, an award-winning drama
program and a variety of extracurricular
activities round out an exceptional high
school experience. Clearwater Central
Catholic prepares its students not just
for college but for life! Welcoming
students of all faiths. Learn more at
www.ccchs.org or call (727) 531-1449.
Skycrest Christian School,
129 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater,
727-797-1186, www.skycrest.us. For
forty years, Skycrest Christian has held
the reins of leadership in providing
a comprehensive, God-centered, and
academically rigorous K4-8th grade
education. With society’s increased
complexity, Skycrest has risen to the
challenge. Integrating technology and
learning through iPad, Mac, and PC
labs, as well as Promethean interactive
whiteboards, they consistently produce
academically and biblically grounded
students who understand the world
and societal trends. Because of intensive
and targeted training, its students are
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