🏫 Tampa Bay Microschools, Hybrid Programs & Homeschool Learning Options
The Tampa Bay region offers a mix of full-time microschools, Christian homeschool academies, drop-off co-ops, hybrid programs, tutoring centers, and enrichment options. Programs are grouped by nearby regional areas to make browsing easier.
📍 North Tampa, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel & Pasco Area
Carrollwood, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Dade City, Zephyrhills, and nearby Pasco-area programs.
Trinity Homeschool Academy T.E.A.C.H. ⌄
Christian Homeschool Academy • Carrollwood / North Tampa
Address: 11209 Casey Rd, Tampa, FL 33618
Phone: (813) 951-4910
Grades: K–12
Model: Christian homeschool academy offering scheduled academic and enrichment classes on set days during the week; parents remain primary homeschoolers.
Website: Trinity Homeschool Academy
Classes typically meet on campus multiple days per week at Oakwood Community Church.
Tampa Bay Community Homeschool ⌄
Faith-Based Hybrid Homeschool Co-op • Carrollwood
Address: Iglesia Bautista de Carrollwood, 2905 Smitter Road, Tampa, FL 33618
Email: [email protected]
Grades: Grades 4 through high school
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15 AM–2:15 PM
Model: Faith-based hybrid homeschool co-op with a two-day, a-la-carte format.
Website: Tampa Bay Community Homeschool
Approved direct pay provider for Step-Up PEP and UA scholarships.
Thrive Communities ⌄
Drop-Off Homeschool Program • Carrollwood / Tampa / Bradenton
Tampa Location: New campus in Carrollwood; Nixon Rd and W Linebaugh Ave.
Bradenton Location: 41 & Manatee
Email: [email protected]
Grades: Tampa K–8; Bradenton K–12
Hours: Tampa: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. Bradenton: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM.
Model: Drop-off homeschool program offering History, Science, Literature, and Art.
Website: Thrive Communities
Facebook: View Facebook page
Direct pay provider for SUFS PEP and UA scholarships.
LetsGoMicro — Tampa / Lutz Microschools ⌄
Service-Learning Microschool Network • Lutz / Tampa
Service Area: Lutz–Tampa and Greater Tampa Bay
Phone: (727) 612-6670
Alternate Phone: (727) 460-7252
Email: [email protected]
Grades: K–8 plus high-school “University Prep” for grades 9–12
Model: Micro-sized private schools with personalized academics, service-learning, and dual-enrollment friendly high-school paths. Options for full-time and flex schedules.
Website: LetsGoMicro Tampa Microschools
Multiple microschool locations; contact them directly for current Tampa / Lutz campus addresses.
Class Source of Tampa, Inc. ⌄
Home Education-Led Class Program • Lutz
Address: 19501 Holly Lane, Lutz, FL 33548
Phone: (813) 444-3920
Email: [email protected]
Additional Email: [email protected]
Model: Veteran home education-led class program offering over 40 classes each year for elementary, middle, and high school homeschoolers.
Website: Class Source of Tampa
STEEL Home School Co-op at Grosso Music & Fine Arts ⌄
Christian Homeschool Co-op • Lutz
Address: 102 Lake Hobbs Road, Lutz, FL 33548
Model: Christian homeschool co-op. S.T.E.E.L. stands for Students Teaching Elevated Education and Learning. The program nurtures the whole child with core academics, music, and fine arts.
Scholarship Note: Direct provider with Step-Up for Students.
Kingdom Learning Alliance ⌄
Hybrid Homeschool Co-op • Land O’ Lakes
Address: 5513 School Rd, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638
Location Note: Across from the post office, on the property of Hope City Church.
Phone: (813) 563-9440
Email: [email protected]
Model: Hybrid homeschool co-op using both online curriculum and traditional in-person teaching, with art options available.
Website: Kingdom Learning Alliance
Inspire Studios ⌄
Education Center, Music Lessons & Homeschool Classes • Land O’ Lakes / Spring Hill
Land O’ Lakes: 21434 Carson Drive, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
Spring Hill: 10403 Tassel St, Spring Hill, FL 34608
Phone: (352) 410-3332
Email: [email protected]
Model: Family-owned education center offering homeschool classes, music lessons, musical theatre, and private tutoring.
Approach: Creative Learning, Flexible Learning Environment, Microschool Setting, Hybrid Learning Model, inspired by Waldorf and Montessori.
Website: Inspire Studios
Facebook: Inspire Studios Facebook
Serves Pasco, Hernando, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties.
Teach Leaf LLC ⌄
Kindergarten Pod • Wesley Chapel / New Tampa
Location: Wesley Chapel / New Tampa
Phone: (813) 727-1569
Email: [email protected]
Grade: Kindergarten
Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, August–May, 9:30 AM–11:15 AM or 11:30 AM–1:15 PM
Model: Kindergarten pod focused on reading and writing with small class sizes of up to 5 students.
Website: Teach Leaf
Run by Melissa Goebel, an educator with 19 years of experience and a Florida Certified Teacher.
LILLY Learning Center / LILLY Education Foundation ⌄
Nonprofit Learning Center • Zephyrhills / Pasco Area
Address: 38056 Daughtery Road, Zephyrhills, FL 33540
Service Areas: Zephyrhills, Land O’ Lakes, Pasco, Wesley Chapel, Dade City, Lutz, Brooksville, and Tampa
Phone: (813) 212-5387
Email: [email protected]
Model: Nonprofit learning center supporting diverse learners, homeschool families, and educators. English and Spanish language support noted.
Website: LILLY Education Foundation
Described as “The Little Learning Village that Can.”
Darby Christian Academy ⌄
Hybrid Christian School • Dade City
Address: 14745 Bellamy Brothers Blvd, Dade City, FL 33523
Phone: (352) 588-2440
Email: [email protected]
Model: Hybrid school with two days on campus and three days homeschooling, rooted in the Classical / Charlotte Mason tradition.
Website: Darby Christian Academy
📍 Central & East Tampa, Brandon, Valrico, Lithia, Plant City & Thonotosassa
Brandon, Riverview, Valrico, Lithia, Plant City, Thonotosassa, and East Tampa-area programs.
32:8 Learning ⌄
Learning Pods & Tutoring • Brandon
Address: 913 S Parsons Ave, Suite D, Brandon, FL 33511
Phone: (813) 310-1368
Emails: [email protected] / [email protected]
Model: Educational program offering expert guidance tailored to each child’s needs, with specialized instruction in small group learning pods.
Tutoring Options: Full Time, Part Time, and Hourly Tutoring.
Website: 32:8 Learning
Facebook: 32:8 Learning Facebook
Doctors of Academics Learning Academy ⌄
Private Christian School & Tutoring • Tampa / Brandon
Riverview Campus: 1503 S US Hwy 301, Tampa, FL 33619
Brandon Campus: 1106 N Parsons Ave, Brandon, FL 33510
Phone: (813) 856-9679
Email: [email protected]
Grades: Private school serves Kindergarten through Fifth Grade; tutoring serves Preschool through 6th grade.
Hours: School Monday–Friday, 7:40 AM–2:30 PM. Tutoring Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–6:00 PM.
Model: Faith-based academic program with small class sizes, individualized learning, low student-to-teacher ratio, and family partnership.
Website: Doctors of Academics Learning Academy
Facebook: Doctors of Academics Facebook
Learn To Thrive Education & Resource Center ⌄
Student-Centered Microschool • Brandon
Location: Brandon, FL
Phone: (813) 330-7217
Email: [email protected]
Model: Student-centered microschool for nontraditional learners, using a tutoring-based model focused on academic advancement, confidence building, leadership qualities, and life skills.
Website: Learn To Thrive Education & Resource Center
Facebook: Learn To Thrive Facebook
Currently has 2026–2027 open enrollment.
WAVE of Tampa Bay ⌄
Drop-Off Homeschool Classes • Brandon
Class Location: Grace Baptist Church, 114 Kingsway Rd, Brandon, FL 33510
Mailing Address: 1551 Highcrest Cir, Valrico, FL 33596
Phone / Text: (813) 280-5553
Grades: PreK–12
Model: Large menu of drop-off classes 1–2 days per week, plus special events, across academics, arts, and electives.
Website: WAVE of Tampa Bay
Families register per class; WAVE functions as a co-op / class provider, not a full-time school.
Homeschoolers with Heart at Dancing for a Difference ⌄
Homeschool Co-op • Brandon
Address: 1076 E Brandon Blvd #109, Brandon, FL 33511
Email: [email protected]
Grades: PreK–12
Hours: Wednesdays, September 9–December 9, 2026
Model: Homeschool co-op with fall semester options, including Fairytale Adventures, Magic Treehouse, Cosmetology, Animals and Habitats, Minecraft, High School Biology, Spelling, Spanish, Fitness & Nutrition, and High School Astronomy.
Facebook: View Facebook page
Step Up Direct Pay Providers starting January.
Tampa Bay HEAT & Homeschool Resource Center ⌄
Homeschool Sports, Classes, Camps & Resource Center • Brandon / Valrico
Homeschool Resource Center: 307 S Parsons Ave, Brandon, FL 33511
Program / Camp Location: Centerpoint Church, 1720 S. St. Cloud Ave, Valrico, FL 33594
Mailing Address: 1011 Knowles Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Grades: Preschool–12th; varies by class, camp, or team
Model: Homeschool organization offering classes, clubs, sports teams, field trips, testing, resource support, and summer camp options.
Website: Tampa Bay HEAT
Summer camp topics may include Wild Kratts, painting, Jane Austen, robotics, Harry Potter-themed learning, piano, ASL, astronomy, STEAM, Minecraft coding, tennis, and more.
RISE Learning Studio ⌄
Hybrid Learning & Field Studies • Lithia
Location: Lithia, FL
Email: [email protected]
Age Group: Kinder–12th grade
Model: Flexible hybrid learning with a personalized, hands-on approach.
Programs: Upper Primary Hybrid, Middle Grades Hybrid, High School Hybrid, Part Time Nature and Field Studies, Part Time Enrichment, and Assessments & Portfolio packages.
Website: RISE Learning Studio
Linktree: RISE Learning Linktree
Facebook: RISE Learning Facebook
RISE stands for Resilience, Innovation, Stewardship, Enterprise.
Plant City Homeschool Collective / Foundations Fine Arts Academy ⌄
Homeschool Collective & Fine Arts Enrichment • Plant City
Address: 302 Carey St., Plant City, FL 33563
Email: [email protected]
Model: Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization connecting homeschooling families through enrichment experiences, community events, and hands-on learning opportunities.
Foundations Fine Arts Academy: Independent drop-off enrichment program operating in partnership with PCHC.
Program Highlights: Fine Arts, creative expression, physical education, applied science, hands-on learning, self-directed study hall, and small-group instruction.
Website: Plant City Homeschool Collective
Facebook: Plant City Homeschool Facebook
Tagline: “Homeschooling is Better Together.”
Liberty Scholars / Lakeland Scholars ⌄
Homeschool Co-op, Tutoring Center & Summer Camp • Plant City
Address: 2505 W Granfield Ave, Plant City, FL 33563
Location Note: Held at Liberty Southern Baptist Church.
Phone: (813) 703-2474 / (316) 900-2283
Email: [email protected]
Grades: 3rd grade through college
Hours: Always open
Model: Homeschool co-op and tutoring center offering support for neurodivergent students, in-person classes, online classes, and online booking.
Website: Liberty Scholars / Lakeland Scholars
Summer Camp runs June and July, Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM, with STEM projects, arts & crafts, and outdoor games.
Freedom Montessori Academy ⌄
Montessori-Inspired Homeschool Enrichment • Thonotosassa Area
Location: Thonotosassa, FL
Service Areas: Plant City, Dover, Thonotosassa, Zephyrhills, Seffner, Wesley Chapel, Dade City, and more
Phone: (941) 726-7129
Email: [email protected]
Model: Private tutoring company with a holistic education program that balances academics and play. Also offers a homeschool enrichment program.
Website: Freedom Montessori Academy
Eco-program registered with the Wildlife Federation.
The Homeschool Village at Little Sprigs of Tampa ⌄
Nature-Based Homeschool Village • Tampa
Location: Tampa, FL 33617
Ages: Generally elementary-age homeschoolers; multi-age groups
Model: Holistic, nature-based homeschool village with outdoor learning, garden and forest-style experiences, and community-focused meetups.
Website: Little Sprigs of Tampa
Operates as a microschool / learning pod style community rather than a large campus.
📍 South Tampa & South Shore
South Tampa, Apollo Beach, and nearby southern Hillsborough programs.
Peninsular Prep ⌄
Full-Time K–8 Microschool • South Tampa
Former Name: South Tampa Microschool
Address: 4002 S Coolidge Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
Phone: (813) 512-2924
Grades: K–8
Model: Small, student-centered K–8 private microschool with hands-on academics, interest-driven studies, and field experiences during a traditional school-year calendar.
Website: Peninsular Prep
Formerly known as South Tampa Microschool; now operates as Peninsular Prep.
Home Connections @ Life Academy ⌄
Homeschool Classes & Enrichment • Apollo Beach
Address: Apollo Beach Racquet Club
Jessica: (813) 830-1282
Melissa: (409) 201-5259
Kaitlin: (563) 543-5755
Ages: PreK–12; ages 5–18
Hours: Monday–Thursday
Model: Homeschool classes taught by certified educators, with options such as Art, Critical Thinking, PE/Yoga, Sewing, Crafts, Cooking, Tea Time, STEM, Music, Computer Skills, Math Enrichment, ELA Enrichment, Writing Enrichment, private tutoring, and small group tutoring.
Facebook: View Facebook page
Registration: Registration Form
Offers a 7-week program with Reading, Math, and Home Economics. Step Up for Students Direct Pay accepted.
📍 Pinellas & West Tampa Bay
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Largo, Clearwater, Gulfport, Palm Harbor, and surrounding west bay areas.
Apogee St. Pete ⌄
Alternative Microschool • Saint Petersburg
Address: 600 49th Street North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: (724) 431-7555
Email: [email protected]
Ages: 5–12
Model: Alternative to traditional school that fosters self-driven passion for learning and emphasizes preparing kids for life, not just the next test or grade.
Website: Apogee St. Pete
Covenant Academy ⌄
Christian University-Model® School • Pinellas Park
Address: 5495 Park Blvd N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Phone: (727) 317-5526 / (727) 542-6294
Grades: Kindergarten through 10th grade
Model: Christian, classically inspired private school offering a college-preparatory education on a college-like schedule.
Program Options: Three-day hybrid program on campus Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with parent instruction at home Tuesday and Thursday. A five-day option is also offered.
Website: Covenant Academy
Facebook: Covenant Academy Facebook
Certified University-Model® school accredited with Cognia.
Freedom Friends Learning ⌄
Hands-On Homeschool Community • Largo / Clearwater
Address: 405 1st Avenue Southwest, Largo, FL 33770
Additional Location Referenced: 2470 Nursery Road, Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone: (813) 445-3346
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Thursday closed, Friday by appointment, Saturday–Sunday closed.
Model: Homeschool community offering a hands-on, interest-led program that empowers children to take ownership of their learning.
Programs: Cheer Team, Freedom Friends Dance Academy, and Drama programs.
Website: Freedom Friends Learning
Facebook: Freedom Friends Facebook
Instagram: @freedomfriendsfl
Payments are non-refundable.
Gulfport Co-Op ⌄
Homeschool Co-op & Enrichment Network • Gulfport
Location: Gulfport, FL
Model: Network of homeschoolers offering specialized enrichment classes and activities in arts, physical education, natural exploration, math, reading, writing, current events, and public speaking.
Programs: Nature Walk + Art, STEM Challenge, Pottery & Creating with Clay, Physical Education, Public Speaking & Civics, Martial Arts, Painting, Garden Club, Horseback Riding, Horsemanship, and CoastLab Kids.
Website: Gulfport Co-Op
CoastLab Kids blends STEAM labs with skimboarding/surfing and skateboarding.
Libertas Homeschool Collective ⌄
Classical Christian Homeschool Co-op • Palm Harbor
Address: 32676 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Contact: Renee Gresen
Phone: (727) 424-1142
Email: [email protected]
Website: Libertas Homeschool Collective
Facebook Group: Libertas Homeschool Facebook Group
📍 Hernando, Brooksville, New Port Richey & North Coast
Brooksville, New Port Richey, Spring Hill-area, and nature-based programs north of Tampa Bay.
Hope Grove Educational Services ⌄
Girls SEL Hybrid Program & Homeschool Pod • Brooksville
Location: Brooksville, FL 34602
Phone: (703) 586-8426
Email: [email protected]
Ages: 5–12
Hours: Meets 3x weekly; hybrid drop-off meets 2–3 days a week
Model: Out-of-system SEL program for girls in Hernando County that meets in community and nature. Offers hands-on learning, nature, art, entrepreneurship, STEM, art and outdoor play days, and Hope Grove Girls Circle.
Facebook: View Facebook page
Direct providers through Step Up.
Ivory & Sage Homeschool ⌄
Hands-On Homeschool Program • Brooksville
Location: Brooksville, FL — Ivory & Sage Homestead
Phone: (352) 403-2058
Email: [email protected]
Model: Homeschool program hosting hands-on learning experiences, Discovery Days, fun gatherings, and traditional skills education.
Events: Adult-only backyard events such as “An Evening for Ladies: Aprons & Appetizers,” plus family-friendly events such as a free Back to School Book Fair.
Website: Ivory & Sage Homeschool
Facebook: Ivory & Sage Facebook
Instagram: @ivory_sage_homeschool
A Wild Home ⌄
Nature-Connected Wildschooling Program • Brooksville
Address: 241 Pryor Street, Brooksville, FL 34601
Phone: +57 4 3410229
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Wild School meets Tuesdays 10:00 AM–2:00 PM and Thursdays 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Model: Nature-connected, permaculture-designed learning space for children, families, and community using Rooted Wildschooling curriculum from a National Geographic Certified Educator.
Website: A Wild Home
Direct Provider.
Ahava Microschool / Ahava Nature School ⌄
Holistic Microschool / Nature School • New Port Richey
Location: New Port Richey, FL
Email: [email protected]
Model: Nonprofit reimagining education for children who learn in ways traditional classrooms are not designed to support, with a holistic, emotionally safe, and accessible model.
Website: Ahava Nature School