For 2026-27, EPAA tuition is $8,850 a year for kindergarten through 8th grade, or $885 a month for 10 months, and $12,950 for 9th and 10th grade, or $1,295 a month. Registration is $750, paying the full year up front saves 3% on tuition, and before and after care is $7.50 an hour. Step Up For Students scholarships apply toward this cost. Every detail is on our tuition page.

For 2026-27, EPAA's main costs are tuition, a one-time registration fee, and before and after care if your family uses it.

• Tuition: $8,850 for kindergarten through 8th grade, or $12,950 for 9th and 10th grade.
• Registration fee: $750, one time, due at registration.
• Before and after care: $7.50 per hour.

Families who pay the full year up front save 3% on tuition. For current details on anything else tuition covers, the application fee, or other costs, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org. Our tuition page lists the current schedule.

Yes. EPAA offers 10 monthly payments, with $885 a month for kindergarten through 8th grade and $1,295 a month for 9th and 10th grade. Families who pay the full year up front save 3% on tuition. Our tuition page shows the current options. For current details on due dates and how to pay, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

Every family's budget matters, and this is a smart question. Florida's private school scholarship through Step Up For Students averages about $8,000, and amounts vary by county and grade, so what your family owes depends on your child's grade and your county. Step Up For Students scholarships apply toward this cost. Families apply or log in at Step Up For Students. Our office would be glad to walk you through it: call (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

Many families ask this before they visit. Families who are members of the East Pasco Adventist Church can apply for the Worthy Student Fund through the church office. Every family that pays the full year up front saves 3% on tuition. Every family's situation is different, and every family is welcome to call and talk through the options with us, whatever your church home. Call (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

Tax questions depend on each family's situation, so a tax professional is the best person to ask. Our tuition page lists the current 2026-27 tuition and fees. If you have a tuition question, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

Florida's private school scholarship through Step Up For Students averages about $8,000, and yes, EPAA accepts the Family Empowerment Scholarships. Florida students eligible for kindergarten through 12th grade can apply regardless of household income, and amounts vary by county and grade. For the 2026-27 school year, new families can apply until November 15, 2026. Apply or log in at Step Up For Students and check current dates there.

Families apply or log in at Step Up For Students, and EPAA accepts the Family Empowerment Scholarships. For the 2026-27 school year, new families can apply for the private school scholarship until November 15, 2026, and must accept or decline their award by December 15, 2026. Renewal families apply February 1 to April 30. Families check Step Up For Students for current dates. For details on the next school year, or help with an application, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

Yes. Florida's private school scholarship through Step Up For Students averages about $8,000, is available to Florida residents eligible for kindergarten through 12th grade regardless of household income, and varies by county and grade. EPAA accepts the Family Empowerment Scholarships, and families apply or log in at Step Up For Students. Call (352) 567-3646 if you would like to talk it through.

It is natural to wonder about this. Step Up For Students offers the Private School and Unique Abilities scholarships, and for the 2026-27 school year, new families can apply for either until November 15, 2026. Families check Step Up For Students for current dates. Which scholarship fits your child depends on your child's needs, and our office is glad to talk it through with you. Call (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

Yes. Florida VPK is free for children who are 4 on or before September 1, and the school-year program is 540 instructional hours. EPAA has a VPK classroom and teacher. For current details on EPAA's VPK days, hours, wraparound care, and any costs, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

Not exactly. VPK is Florida's free prekindergarten program for children who are 4 on or before September 1, and families choose a VPK provider to deliver it. At EPAA, the PreK year is the VPK classroom for 4-year-olds. For current details on which option fits your family, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

Florida's rules are clear: a child must be 4 on or before September 1 to start VPK, and 5 on or before September 1 to start kindergarten. EPAA has a VPK classroom and teacher for 4-year-olds, and homerooms from kindergarten through 10th grade. For current details on readiness and placement, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

Pasco County families apply for a VPK Certificate of Eligibility through the Florida Early Learning Family Portal and give the certificate to their VPK provider, such as EPAA. EPAA has a VPK classroom and teacher. If you would like help with the steps, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

EPAA has a VPK classroom and teacher, and Florida's school-year VPK program is 540 instructional hours. For current details on EPAA's VPK days, hours, and wraparound care, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org. We would love to help your family plan ahead.

Many families ask this, and the answer is no. Families who are not Adventist are warmly welcome to apply to EPAA. We ask that your family wants a Christian education for your child and supports the school's Christ-centered standards. Your child will find Bible-based learning, daily worship, and teachers who care. Call (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org to talk it through.

An Adventist school is a Christian school owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist church, and EPAA is part of the Florida Conference Office of Education network of schools. EPAA's mission is to provide a well-balanced spiritual, academic, social, and physical education in a Christ-centered environment, with an atmosphere that nurtures personal growth and Christian service. Our motto is Love, Learn, Lead. Come see our Dade City campus for yourself, or call (352) 567-3646.

Yes. EPAA's program includes a Bible-based curriculum, daily worship, and character-building activities. In grades 5 through 10, a dedicated teacher leads Bible along with social studies and health. For current details on worship schedules and what worship looks like during the school day, ask us on a tour or call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

This is one of the first questions families bring to the office. Families who are not Adventist are warmly welcome to apply to EPAA, and we ask that your family wants a Christian education for your child and supports the school's Christ-centered standards. Caring teachers and a welcoming small-school feel make that partnership easy to see. For current details on worship and family expectations, call (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org, or come visit us.

Families answer that best: in EPAA's annual culture survey, they name Christ-focused learning, caring teachers, a safe environment, and strong academics with personalized support. At EPAA, Adventist education means a well-balanced spiritual, academic, social, and physical education in a Christ-centered environment. EPAA is accredited through the Adventist Accrediting Association and the Florida Association of Non-Public Schools. To see it for yourself, call (352) 567-3646 to plan a visit.

Yes. All EPAA teachers have university degrees, and some have master's degrees. Teachers build genuine relationships with students, and families name that again and again in EPAA's annual culture survey. Principal Jesse Benton began his career in Seventh-day Adventist education teaching history for nine years at an academy in Maryland before coming to Florida. For current details on certifications, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

EPAA homerooms combine grades: VPK; kindergarten; grades 1 and 2; grades 3 and 4; grades 5 and 6; grades 7 and 8; and grades 9 and 10. In grades 5 through 10, dedicated teachers lead social studies, Bible, and health; math and science; and language arts. EPAA also has an art teacher, and small class sizes bring personalized support. For current details on how a day is grouped, sit in on a class during a tour: call (352) 567-3646.

EPAA keeps class sizes small and pairs them with personalized support, and students describe easy access to teachers and a welcoming small-school feel. Teachers know each child by name and build genuine relationships with students. For current details on class sizes, ratios, and enrollment, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

EPAA students take NWEA MAP Growth tests in fall, winter, and spring, and for 2026-27 the testing windows are in August, January, and April. Parent-teacher conferences are held in October and April. Those check-ins give you a clear picture of your child's growth across the year. For current details on report cards and other updates, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

Yes. EPAA is accredited through the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists through the Adventist Accrediting Association, and through the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists together with the Florida Association of Non-Public Schools. Those reviews look at the whole program, from academics to campus life. For current details on accreditation, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

EPAA serves PreK through 10th grade, and the mission is to nurture personal growth and Christian service in every student. Our motto, Love, Learn, Lead, sums up what we hope families take from their years here. Every family's next step looks a little different, and our office is glad to talk it through with you. Call (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

EPAA's 2026-27 calendar is full of events students look forward to:

• Fall Festival
• Christmas Program
• Walk-A-Thon
• Read-A-Thon
• Festival of the Arts (optional, grades 6 to 10)
• Showcase and Talent Show
• Beach Day
• Kindergarten and 8th grade graduations

Outdoor education is part of the program, and 5th and 6th graders go in February. EPAA also has an art teacher, and students describe lots of activities. Our calendar page lists the dates. For current details on sports and clubs, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

That is one of the most important questions a parent can ask. EPAA families describe a safe environment, with attentive staff, secure campus practices, and a caring community. Teachers build genuine relationships with students. We would gladly walk you through how EPAA keeps students safe, on a campus tour or by phone at (352) 567-3646.

Lots of parents ask us this one. EPAA teachers build genuine relationships with students, and families describe attentive staff and a caring community. Character-building activities are part of the school day too. For current details on how EPAA handles bullying, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org, or bring the question on a campus tour.

EPAA families describe a caring community where attentive staff know students well, and that care matters every day of the year. For current details on weather days and how the school keeps families informed, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org. We would love to help your family plan ahead.

It is natural to wonder about this. Every child is considered individually at EPAA: the new-family checklist includes copies of any IEPs or evaluations, and the Admissions Committee reviews each application. EPAA offers personalized support and small class sizes. For current details on the support available for your child, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org, and we will talk through your child's needs with you.

EPAA is at 38434 Centennial Rd, Dade City, FL 33525, and serves families across the east Pasco area. Families from Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel, and San Antonio are warmly invited to visit. Get directions to the campus. East Pasco Adventist Academy is a private Christian school and is not connected with East Pasco Education Academy, a public school with a similar name. To plan a visit, call (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

Yes. EPAA offers before and after care for $7.50 an hour, so the school day can fit a busy east Pasco schedule. For current care hours, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org. We would love to help your family plan ahead.

EPAA's campus is at 38434 Centennial Rd in Dade City. For current details on getting your child to and from school each day, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org. We would love to help your family plan ahead.

EPAA families describe a welcoming small-school feel, and our office is glad to help new families get ready for the first day. For current details on dress expectations, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org. We would love to help your family plan ahead.

The 2026-27 school year began on August 12, 2026, and ends on May 20, 2027. Our calendar page lists the full calendar, including events like Fall Festival, Christmas Program, and Beach Day. For current details on the next school year, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

EPAA is still accepting limited enrollment for 2026-27. Families moving to the area are welcome to call soon so we can talk through your child's grade and next steps. For current details on mid-year starts and open seats, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

Yes, and visiting first is the best place to start. Enrolling takes three steps: schedule a campus tour, where you can walk the campus, meet teachers, and sit in on a class; complete the printable application and bring it to the school office; and submit the new-family checklist with it. There is no pressure, no obligation, and no cost to visit. Call (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

Bring these questions to your EPAA visit:

• How many students are in my child's homeroom, and how do combined grades work?
• What does a typical day look like, including Bible class and worship?
• How do you keep children safe, and how do you handle bullying?
• How will I hear about my child's progress during the year?
• What would my family pay after a Step Up For Students scholarship?
• What are the school-day hours, and when is before and after care available?
• How does EPAA support a child who learns differently?
• What do students do after 10th grade?
• Do the children seem happy, and does it feel like a family?

To arrange a visit to our Dade City campus, call (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

Start with the printable application and deliver it to the school office, and the office will gladly help if you get stuck. Submit the new-family checklist with your application:

• Copies of any IEPs or evaluations
• An admissions testing appointment
• A possible interview

The Admissions Committee reviews applications. For current details on the application fee, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.

EPAA is still accepting limited enrollment for 2026-27. Call the office soon so we can talk through your child's grade and the next step. For current details on open seats by grade and waitlists, call the EPAA office at (352) 567-3646 or email EPAA@flcoe.org.