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50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Private School in Tampa, FL
Corbett Prep has provided innovative education for over 50 years, serving students from PreK3 through 8th grade. Our International Baccalaureate Programme cultivates critical thinking and global awareness while our STEAM-focused Application Lab fosters creativity and problem-solving skills. With a dedicated faculty trained in gifted education, we implement research-based teaching strategies that create hands-on learning experiences tailored to individual student needs.Our unique three-division structure ensures personalized attention while maintaining rigorous academic standards. The school's commitment to social-emotional learning and outdoor education develops confident, well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges. As an independent institution, we maintain flexibility to implement cutting-edge educational practices while preserving our founding values of respect, individuality, and excellence.
Services
International Baccalaureate Programme
STEAM Application Lab
Outdoor Education
Social-Emotional Learning
After-School Enrichment
Summer Camp Programs
Athletics Programs
Fine Arts Education
Student Success Support
Community School Programs
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of IB program expertise with specialized teacher training
- Our STEAM Application Lab develops future-ready problem-solving skills
- We implement research-based teaching strategies for personalized learning
- Our social-emotional learning program builds confident, well-rounded students
- We maintain a 8:1 student-teacher ratio for individualized attention
Associations and certifications
- International Baccalaureate
What people say
Special school
Positive outlook
Personal growth
Caring community
Lifelong learners
Services
International Baccalaureate Programme
Our 18-year IB program develops critical thinking and global awareness through inquiry-based learning. Students engage in interdisciplinary studies that nurture curiosity and prepare them to solve complex problems. The curriculum emphasizes student agency and real-world application of knowledge.
STEAM Application Lab
This dedicated space integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through hands-on projects. Students from PreK3 through 8th grade develop coding skills, design prototypes, and solve technical challenges using cutting-edge equipment and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
Social-Emotional Learning
Our comprehensive SEL program builds confidence, resilience, and interpersonal skills. Through structured activities and mentorship, students learn emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and leadership while developing strong communication abilities that serve them throughout their academic and personal lives.
After-School Enrichment
We offer diverse enrichment opportunities including robotics competitions, performing arts, and sports programs. These activities extend learning beyond the classroom while fostering creativity, teamwork, and specialized skill development in a supportive environment that encourages exploration and growth.
Student Success Support
Our Student Success Department provides individualized support for students needing additional challenges or academic help. Through personalized learning plans and enrichment opportunities, we ensure every student achieves at their highest potential while maintaining our rigorous educational standards.
People
Jennifer Jagdmann
Head of School
Veteran educator with extensive leadership experience, previously serving as Middle School Principal. Committed to Corbett Prep's values of joyful learning and student-centered education. Brings 15+ years of experience in IB curriculum implementation and educational leadership.
Karen Vaughan
Director of Advancement
Oversees admissions and enrollment with a focus on personalized family engagement. Dedicated to maintaining Corbett Prep's welcoming community atmosphere and ensuring smooth transition processes for new students and families.
Questions
What grades does Corbett Prep serve?
We serve students from PreK3 through 8th grade in our dedicated elementary and middle school divisions.
Is Corbett Prep accredited?
We are an officially authorized International Baccalaureate World School with additional recognition from NAIS and FCIS.
What special programs are offered?
We provide IB curriculum, STEAM Application Lab, social-emotional learning, outdoor education, and extensive after-school enrichment programs.
How does the school support individual learning needs?
Our Student Success Department works with teachers to create personalized learning plans that address both enrichment and support requirements.
What transportation options exist?
We offer round-trip bus transportation in designated areas including New Tampa, Westchase, and South Tampa neighborhoods.
Are there summer programs available?
CAMP IDS provides six weeks of summer programming with over 100 camps for PreK3-8th grade students on our lakeside campus.
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Reviews (6)
Dean G. Davis
Dec 05, 2017
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Exceptional school. Both our kids went to Corbett Prep from K - 8th. We currently have one son in high school and one in college. They are both doing very well. Corbett not only prepared them to succeed academically, but taught them values, and how to be a gentleman. The administration and teachers really cared about our boys. Could not have been a better experience.
Jo Wasser
Nov 23, 2017
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We were there for my sons 3 on 3 tournament from the Bob Sierra YMCA Northdale, hosted by Corbett Preparatory School directed by Carymen Samuels. Very well organized, even had fruits for the players at N/C it was very clean and we all had a fun time. The school grounds are very well maintained and set on the water simply gorgeous the serenity is great. Very good place for teaching children.
DowntownTampa Parking
Sep 11, 2017
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My 3 kids go to this school and there ages 11,6 and 5. We also have many cousins and friends who attend. We love this school, especially the beautiful natural campus. All of the teachers are friendly and knowledgable. The focus on wellness, mindfulness to help children achieve maximum personal success is very unique to Corbett Prep.
S. F.
Apr 16, 2017
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We come from the NJ public school system which is one of the best in the country. After being in the New Tampa public school system for several years, we watched the school start to go downhill. We decided to switch to private school which was a very hard change to make since we never had any experience with it. After being in this school for an entire year, we can now make a judgement about the school. I cannot say enough about how phenomenal this school is. The school has everything you could want, arts, sports, foreign language, stem ( our middle schooler has worked with USF for various projects
CorbettPrep Review
Sep 12, 2015
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As a current parent of children at Corbett Prep, I have recently become very disappointed with the way the administration, specifically the headmaster handles parental concerns. I discussed my desire to relocate my children to a school more conducive to an ideal shared parenting schedule that would be in the best interest of the children. Instead of discussing or communicating with me, changes were made without my knowledge that led to the children remaining at the school despite my objections. When I voiced my disappointment, my concerns were again ignored. I also do not agree with teaching philosophies
Bonnie Bertolino
Dec 19, 2014
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I truly believe that every child deserves a Corbett Prep education. The teachers are passionate about what they do, inventive, and the emphasis is on each and every child. My kids have gone to CP since pre-k 4 and I can't imagine there is a school that can challenge and understand my kids like the teachers and administration at this school do. I found the school by reaching out to a USF education professor I knew who had her colleagues all email me their opinions about local schools. I was looking for a school that would follow best practices, have a focus on values and be able to individualize
