A school built
around your child

Focus Day School is a private day school in Temple Terrace for students in grades 3–10 who benefit from individualized instruction and small classes.

Focus Day School students

Specialized education for students with identified exceptionalities

Focus Day School serves students whose learning needs are best supported through small classes, individualized instruction, and a calm, structured school day.

Student learning in a Focus Day School classroom

A place where every child can thrive

Focus Day School provides a calm, structured learning environment where students can develop academic skills, confidence, independence, and meaningful relationships.

The school currently serves students in grades 3–10 and adds a grade each year, giving families greater continuity as their children grow.

FES-UA may help cover tuition

Focus Day School is an approved provider for the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities. Eligible families may use scholarship funds toward tuition and qualifying educational expenses.

Why families choose Focus Day School

Four parts of the school experience make a meaningful difference in each student’s day.

Small class sizes

Smaller classes give teachers time to adjust instruction, reinforce routines, and respond to each student.

Highly trained staff

Certified teachers and experienced staff provide steady guidance throughout the school day.

Individualized instruction

Lessons are adapted to each student’s strengths, needs, pace, and learning goals.

Drama therapy

Role-play, improvisation, and storytelling help students practice communication, social skills, and emotional expression.

What families say

★★★★★

“The first week here, my son came home and told me about his day without being asked. That had never happened before.”

Focus Day School Parent
★★★★★

“We spent two years being told what our daughter could not do. Here, they start with what’s possible and build from there.”

Focus Day School Parent
★★★★★

“The tour is what decided it for us. You can feel how calm the building is the moment you walk in.”

Focus Day School Parent

News and events

Easing Into the School Year: The Power of Routine

The new school year is here once again. You’re trading your sunscreen and flip flops for books and uniforms. While this is an exciting change for some students, others may struggle to adjust. Transitions can be tough, especially for students who thrive on predictability. Long summer days often come with more flexibility, later bedtimes, and…

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Come see Focus Day School for yourself

Tour the Temple Terrace campus, meet the team, and see how the school supports students in grades 3–10.

Focus Day School student smiling in a classroom at the Temple Terrace campus
Focus Day School