Tampa Bay's 2nd Private School Fair

Is a private school the better place for your child to thrive? After these first weeks of the 2026-2027 school year, is it time to look into switching to another private school?

If you answered yes or maybe to either question, you're invited to Tampa Bay's 2nd Private School Fair to learn about schools and programs you've never heard of, and get more information about the ones you already know. Instead of spending several hours doing online research, come talk to real private school students and school representatives to get the information you need to make the best decision.

It is a Saturday afternoon well worth your time, and it could set your child up for extraordinary success. The great news? The fair is free! Plus, there will be prizes.
At the fair, you can:

- MEET with current students and parents to hear about their experience, and school representatives to get your questions answered

- FIND OUT about admissions requirements and upcoming open houses

- LEARN about school programs, extracurricular programs, and academic support

- ATTEND workshops to learn how to pay for private school plus activities, find the right school fit for your child, and hear a range of alumni success stories

- GET a customized checklist to evaluate multiple schools, which can save hours

- WIN prizes through a raffle prize drawing available to all attendees.

If you want a school with a strong program for the arts, STEM, sports, or helping kids with different abilities, you'll find these schools at Tampa Bay's 2nd Private School Fair. Come find out what's possible on Saturday, October 3rd!

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Info: Discovery Hall, University of South Florida Research Park, 3720 Spectrum Boulevard, TPA, 33612

Info: Tampa Bay's 2nd Private School Fair takes place at the Discovery Hall, University of South Florida Research Park, 3720 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612. Over 15 private schools are eager to meet parents and students.

Info: PSC will raffle items throughout the event, offering prizes designed to support education and personal development. Note: The Raffle Winner must be present to win.

Info: Thinking about moving your child from public to private school but not sure how to afford it? Show Me the Money! is a practical workshop designed to help parents understand the real costs of private school—and how to pay for it. We’ll cover scholarships, financial aid, tax-smart savings plans, budgeting tips, and creative strategies families are using right now to make private school possible.
You’ve got options—let us show you the money!

Info: How to choose the right school? This critical workshop will help parents explore what really matters when choosing a new private school—whether you’re switching private schools or coming from public school. Learn what questions to ask, how to evaluate fit, values, academics, support systems, and community so you can make the best choice for your child and your family. Attendees will get a customized checklist to compare multiple schools at once, saving parents hours of research.

Info: You may be curious about private school success stories. During this workshop, hear from private school alumni as they share how their education shaped their paths and opened doors then and now. Perfect for parents considering private school for the first time—or thinking about leaving—this session offers real stories, honest reflections, and a window into the lasting impact of a private school experience.

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Discovery Hall, USF Research Park, 3720 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, United States

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