Does St. Philip Orthodox Christian School accept the Florida scholarship for Broward students?
Not as of October 28, 2026: the state directory shows no FTC/FES-EO flag for St. Philip Orthodox Christian School. A school is free to register with Step Up For Students later, so ask whether that is planned, and ask whether PEP or Unique Abilities money can cover any of its programs.
Is St. Philip Orthodox Christian School a VPK or School Readiness provider?
The directory shows pre-K among the grades St. Philip Orthodox Christian School serves, but the state record does not say whether it is a VPK or School Readiness provider, so ask. A child who does VPK here can continue into kindergarten on the scholarship without changing schools if the school participates.
How many students does St. Philip Orthodox Christian School enroll?
St. Philip Orthodox Christian School reported 10 students to the state in its 2025 survey, and the largest single grade was grade 8 with 3.
| Grade | Students |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Grade 2 | 2 |
| Grade 4 | 1 |
| Grade 6 | 1 |
| Grade 7 | 1 |
| Grade 8 | 3 |
How do families usually pay the rest of tuition at St. Philip Orthodox Christian School?
Schools of every faith tradition take the state award on identical terms, so ask about any community tuition assistance on top of it.
What should a parent ask St. Philip Orthodox Christian School before enrolling?
Five questions get most of the answer; ask them in this order.
- Are you flagged for the Florida scholarship, and which Step Up programs do you take?
- What will I owe for my child's grade once the scholarship is applied, and which registration, book or uniform charges fall outside it?
- What other help do you offer, such as need-based aid or member and sibling pricing?
- By which quarterly EMA date can you submit my child's enrollment?
- Are you a VPK provider, and do you take School Readiness?
Which deadlines matter for a family considering St. Philip Orthodox Christian School?
New applicants for 2026-27 must apply by November 15, 2026, and the other dates run behind it.
- Oct 30, 2026Last day of the fall window for switching between the Private School Scholarship, Unique Abilities and PEP before Quarter 3 funding (the window opened Oct 2)
- Nov 15, 2026Deadline for families applying for the first time to the 2026-27 Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) or the Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA)
- Dec 15, 2026New 2026-27 students must accept the award in EMA, and the school must submit enrollment with parent approval for Quarter 3
- Jan 1, 2027Federal scholarship tax credit begins; Florida opted in on Jan 28, 2026 and Step Up For Students has announced plans to administer it
- Jan 15, 2027A student still not enrolled in a private school in EMA after the Quarter 3 deadline must be enrolled by this date to be considered for any 2026-27 funding
What does the scholarship cover at St. Philip Orthodox Christian School, and what does it not?
The award pays tuition and listed fees up to the Broward figure for the student's grade, and everything beyond that stays with the family or school aid.
| Covered by the award | Still the family's job | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Up to $8,494 a year, depending on grade | Any tuition above the award, which the school sets |
| Fees | Required fees on the state's eligible list | Optional fees, transportation and aftercare |
| Aid | Applied first, with no financial aid file needed | School aid is a separate application |
What other private schools are near St. Philip Orthodox Christian School?
33 private schools are registered with the state in Davie, Cooper City & Southwest Ranches, and 28 of them carry the FTC/FES-EO flag. See all of them →
Nur Ul-Islam Academy
Davie · Grades PK-12
Funding fit →Islamic & Other Faith SchoolsT.I.E.S.
Davie · Grades K-9
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsA E F - Lower School
Davie · Grades PK-8
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsA E F High School
Davie · Grades 7-12
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsA E F- Westham
Davie · Grades 4-12
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsAcademic School 4 Arts
Davie · Grades K-8
Funding fit →