Does Heritage Preparatory School accept the Florida scholarship in Orange County?
Yes. On October 28, 2026, the Florida Department of Education directory carries Heritage Preparatory School as a participant in the Florida Tax Credit / Family Empowerment Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) program, so an Orange County household can direct the state award to this school: $8,420 per student in grades K-3; $7,831 per student in grades 4-8; $7,639 per student in grades 9-12 for 2026-27, delivered to the school each quarter by way of EMA.
Christian schools tied to a congregation frequently discount tuition for members and siblings or line up sponsors, and some church-run campuses also take part in the Edu Fund Partner Scholarship.
In the 2026 state survey the school counted 324 students; that ranks Heritage Preparatory School 6th by size among the 43 schools in Pine Hills, Rosemont & Lockhart that gave an enrollment figure. Accreditation on file with the state (1): COGNIA.
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How many students are in each grade at Heritage Preparatory School?
The 2026 state survey reports 324 students across 13 grade levels.
| Grade | Students |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 35 |
| Grade 1 | 36 |
| Grade 2 | 28 |
| Grade 3 | 33 |
| Grade 4 | 40 |
| Grade 5 | 22 |
| Grade 6 | 33 |
| Grade 7 | 31 |
| Grade 8 | 25 |
| Grade 9 | 12 |
| Grade 10 | 14 |
| Grade 11 | 6 |
| Grade 12 | 9 |
What should I ask Heritage Preparatory School before enrolling?
- Does the school take the Florida Private School Scholarship, and is it set up with Step Up For Students, AAA or both?
- After the scholarship is applied to my child's grade, what balance remains, and which registration, book or uniform charges does it not cover?
- What discounts or aid exist beyond the scholarship: need-based aid, sibling rates, church-member or parishioner pricing?
- Which quarterly EMA deadline will the school use to submit my child's enrollment?
- For high school: does the school have a dual enrollment agreement with Valencia College, and what do course fees come to against the 9-12 award?
What does the state record show about Heritage Preparatory School, and what does it leave out?
A state directory record is useful for eligibility and limited for everything else.
| The record shows | It does not show | |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship status | Listed as an FTC/FES-EO participant on October 28, 2026 | Whether seats are open in your child's grade |
| Grades and students | Grades K-12; co-ed | Class size, schedule or teacher qualifications |
| Accreditation | COGNIA | Whether the school is a good academic fit |
| Tuition | Not reported to the state | Any price: ask the school for a written fee schedule |
Which deadlines apply to a family considering Heritage Preparatory School?
Four dates drive most 2026-27 decisions.
- Nov 15, 2026New-family application deadline for the 2026-27 Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) and Unique Abilities (FES-UA)
- Dec 15, 2026Deadline for new 2026-27 students to accept the award in EMA, for the school to enter Quarter 3 enrollment and for the parent to approve it
- Jan 1, 2027Federal scholarship tax credit begins; Florida opted in and Step Up For Students is setting up the administering fund
- Jan 15, 2027Final enrollment date to be considered for any 2026-27 funding for a student not enrolled by the Quarter 3 deadline
Which other private schools are near Heritage Preparatory School?
The state registry lists 51 private schools in Pine Hills, Rosemont & Lockhart; 43 take the Private School Scholarship. See all of them →
Beryl Wisdom Adventist School
Pine Hills, Rosemont & Lockhart · Grades PK-08
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsCentral Florida Christian Academy
Pine Hills, Rosemont & Lockhart · Grades K-12
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsCvv Preschool and Academy
Pine Hills, Rosemont & Lockhart · Grades PK-12
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsDeeper Root Academy
Pine Hills, Rosemont & Lockhart · Grades PK-08
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsElite Academy
Pine Hills, Rosemont & Lockhart · Grades PK-08
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsFaith Academy
Pine Hills, Rosemont & Lockhart · Grades K-12
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