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Independent & Secular Schools in Parramore, Holden Heights & MetroWest
8 independent & secular schools appear in the state record for Parramore, Holden Heights & MetroWest, and 7 accept the Private School Scholarship ($8,420 K-3 · $7,831 4-8 · $7,639 9-12 in 2026-27). West and southwest of downtown, from the historic Parramore blocks out toward the MetroWest side of Kirkman Road.
Source and date. School details on this page come from the Florida Department of Education Private School Directory (Orange County district), pulled October 28, 2026. The scholarship flags show what the state recorded on that date. Tuition is not reported to the state, so confirm it with the school.
Which independent & secular schools are in Parramore, Holden Heights & MetroWest?
Independent schools in Orange County run from small Montessori programs to large preparatory campuses, so compare net price rather than sticker price.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | State scholarship | FES-UA / PEP | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Life Academy 1002 Carter Street, Orlando 32805 | Independent & Secular Schools | Parramore, Holden Heights & MetroWest | 08-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Fataj Transition Learning Academy 3099 Orange Center Blvd, Orlando 32805 | Independent & Secular Schools | Parramore, Holden Heights & MetroWest | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| First Phase Core Academy 5200 West South Street, Orlando 32811 | Independent & Secular Schools | Parramore, Holden Heights & MetroWest | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Great Minds Academy 1264 South Rio Grande, Orlando 32805 | Independent & Secular Schools | Parramore, Holden Heights & MetroWest | PK-07 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Imagine International Academy 2818 Orange Center Blvd, Orlando 32805 | Independent & Secular Schools | Parramore, Holden Heights & MetroWest | 08-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| John C Risper Academic Center 1800 West Washington St, Orlando 32805 | Independent & Secular Schools | Parramore, Holden Heights & MetroWest | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Kidz College Primary School 6559 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando 32835 | Independent & Secular Schools | Parramore, Holden Heights & MetroWest | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Mamas Pride Joy Preschool Childcare 933 South Ivey Lane, Orlando 32811 | Independent & Secular Schools | Parramore, Holden Heights & MetroWest | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
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