Berkeley Preparatory School is a highly regarded, independent day school in Tampa, Florida that presents a safe, nurturing environment featuring inspiring teaching, engaged parents and alumni, and outstanding resources, including incomparable facilities on a beautiful campus. We offer an exceedingly broad curricular and extracurricular program enjoyed by an exceptional and diverse community of learners following personalized paths, who relish a supportive culture, the school’s Episcopal identity, its ongoing commitment to continual self-improvement, and a deeply authentic dedication to making a positive difference in the world. We develop and expect strong character, promote innovation and growth, and desire excellence in all that we do. Simply put, the educational journey at Berkeley is truly extraordinary.
Recent News
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BERKELEY THEATRE “OUTSTANDING” IN BROADWAY STAR OF THE FUTURE PROGRAM
Read MoreBerkeley's Upper Division Theatre program has been participating in the Broadway Star of the Future adjudication process for its spring musical for the last six years. This year, the program achieved a milestone by entering its fall play for the first time. The judging panel reviewed a total of 45 musicals and 28 plays from 44 high schools across 9 counties. We are thrilled to announce the nominees and winners in their respective categories. Please join us in congratulating all the outstanding nominees. The list of nominees is provided below, with category winners indicated in bold and marked with an asterisk. -
Berkeley’s Master Plan Realized Through the Generosity of Many
Read MoreThe Dedication and Consecration of the Berkeley Chapel on April 15, 2023 marked the official completion of Berkeley Preparatory School’s Master Plan. The Berkeley Chapel is the final building of a phased plan that was to take 20 years to complete and entirely transform the campus. The school conducted two capital campaigns, Above & Beyond: The Campaign for Berkeley Preparatory School and Berkeley Now, Berkeley Forever, with two major goals – to alter the campus learning environment and to bolster the school’s endowment. -
Five Berkeley Student-Athletes Commit to College Athletic Programs
On April 12, five Berkeley student-athletes committed to continue their athletic endeavors at some of the best colleges and universities in the country as part of Spring Signing Day. They join 15 members of the Class of 2023 who have already signed a National Letter of Intent. Those committing to compete for a Division 1 program signed the National Letter of Intent.Read More -
Berkeley's Debate Team Wins Big!
Berkeley’s debate team pulled off something amazing and extremely unusual at the 49th Annual Harvard High School Speech and Debate Tournament this past weekend in Cambridge, MA.Read More
More than 80 teams of two students competed from high schools across the country. From Berkeley, 10 Upper Division students competed—four varsity teams and one JV team. The top 32 teams moved on to the elimination round, and Berkeley was the only school in the tournament that had three teams make the elimination round. -
2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Award Winners
Congratulations to the following regional winners in the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Award competition! The reception for all regional winners is Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Blake High School.Read More -
Eleven Berkeley Student-Athletes Commit to College Teams
Eleven student-athletes from Berkeley Preparatory School committed to compete for their collegiate team of choice in a joint ceremony on February 1, in the Lykes Center for the Arts on Berkeley’s campus. Those committed to play for a Division I program signed a National Letter of Intent.Read More -
Berkeley Seniors Garner An Impressive Number of Early College Admissions
As the Berkeley Preparatory School Class of 2023 settles in for their final semester in Upper Division, an impressive 138 seniors—89% of the class—have already been admitted by at least one college or university. These admittances are a combination of early decisions, early action, and rolling admissions decisions ahead of the regular college decision period that typically takes place throughout March.Read More -
Health Science Laureates Thrive in Experiential Learning Environments
As part of their capstone clinical experience, seven laureates—all seniors—in Berkeley’s Health Sciences Institute (BHSI) were recently treated to a behind-the-scenes tour and Q&A with Tom Mulligan, Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer for the Tampa Bay Lightning. They learned about how Tom and his team help professional hockey players prevent and treat injuries.Read More -
FOUR BERKELEY STUDENT-ATHLETES SIGN NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT THIS FALL
This fall, four senior Berkeley student-athletes signed their National Letter of Intent to participate in an NCAA sport next year in college. They join 96 fellow Buccaneer alumni currently competing in college athletics. Each has proven that athletic excellence can co-exist with exemplary performance in the classroom.Read More -
Berkeley Senior Enlists the Power of Music to Inspire Senior Citizens
During the 2021-22 academic year, Ava LeBeau ’23 was awarded the 50th Anniversary Service Scholar Award from Berkeley, which provided her funding for a service project she planned to launch to benefit senior citizens.Read More
Fast forward to this year, when the service project took shape this semester. Ava and other musically inclined Upper Division students recently performed in Clearwater at Suncoast PACE, a facility that supports seniors challenged by chronic and advanced illnesses. -
Berkeley Proudly Recognizes National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Students
Berkeley Preparatory School is honored to highlight students recently recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program as Semifinalists and Commended Students. Eight students have been named National Merit Semifinalists among approximately 16,000 students from across the country as part of the 68th National Merit Scholarship Program.Read More -
Students’ Creativity Is on Full Display
Through the “Lost & Found” art exhibition (up now through October 7 in the Straz Family Art Gallery in the Gries Center for the Arts and Sciences), the Visual Arts Department is sharing Middle Division and Upper Division art students’ unclaimed work from the past.Read More -
A Closer Look: Berkeley Sports Medicine
Helping student-athletes reach their highest athletic potential, as well as prevent and treat any injuries, is a priority for the training professionals on the Berkeley Sports Medicine team. Led by Director of Sports Medicine and Assistant Athletic Director Eddie Bunton and Associate Athletic Trainer Jennifer Galuski, Berkeley’s sports medicine department fulfills the daily training needs for 16 Berkeley sports programs consisting of up to 80 teams. This nationally renowned dynamic duo is assisted by two full-time assistant trainers, Chase Johnson and Danielle Olson, who joined the team within the last couple of years.Read More -
The Berkeley Academy Celebrates Inaugural Class Graduates
Read MoreTwo inaugural graduates of the Berkeley Academy — Edgar Murillo (left) and Neftali Gomez (right), from Wimauma — were interviewed recently by Spectrum Bay News 9 for earning full scholarships to college. Murillo will attend Tufts University to study computer science, and Gomez will go to Middlebury College to study neuroscience. -
Buccaneers Win Sunshine Cup All-Sports Award for the First Time
The post-season accolades for Berkeley Preparatory School Athletics continue to grow as the Buccaneers recently won the Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Award for Class 3A, presented by the Florida High School Athletic Association. This marks the first time in school history that Berkeley has received this award. The award uses a numerical ranking to distinguish state athletic program success for the year based on its finish in the FHSAA State Series competition in each sport in the classification in which it has been assigned to compete. The state-wide results for the 2021-22 school year recognize Doral Academy (7A), St. Thomas Aquinas (6A), Jesuit (5A), Bolles (4A), Berkeley Prep (3A), Oak Hall (2A), and Baker (1A) as being overall classifications winners.Read More -
Berkeley Athletics Recognized as Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Award Winner for Class 3A
Following a history-making year in Berkeley athletics, the Buccaneers have earned another accolade from the Florida High School Athletic Association, recognizing schools that promote sportsmanship on and off the field. The Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Award is given to schools whose athletic teams demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship during the 2021-2022 regular season and FHSAA State Series competition. This year, ten high schools and one middle school received the prestigious award. Berkeley has been recognized as the winner for Class 3A.Read More -
Congratulations to the Class of 2022
On Sunday, June 5, 2022, the Berkeley Preparatory School Class of 2022 officially joined the ranks of alumni following a distinguished commencement ceremony witnessed by a full house of adoring family, friends, and teachers.Read More -
Berkeley Named Overall FHSAA Class 3A Academic Team Champion
Read MoreBerkeley Preparatory School has been named the overall FHSAA Academic Team Champion for Class 3A after three athletic teams earned individual Academic Team Champion honors throughout the 2021-22 year. The overall champion in each classification was decided after points were tallied for each team who earned a top-10 finish in their respective sport. Ten points were awarded to teams who had the highest GPA in their sport and classification. With 130 points, Berkeley had the second highest total of all schools in every classification. This marks the 10thtime in 12 years that Berkeley has earned the overall classification champion award. We are proud to recognize the success of our student-athletes both on and off the playing field!
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Berkeley Recognizes Newest Honor Society Members
Read MoreThe Berkeley Preparatory School chapters of the National Honor Society (NHS) and the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) recently recognized their newest members in two separate convocation ceremonies.Specifically, 116 members of the junior and senior classes were recognized as the newest members of the National Honor Society. In addition, there are 50 students from grades 7 and 8 in the Middle Division who were recognized as members of the National Junior Honor Society. -
Berkeley Honored to Name Bisk – Turkel Field in Newman Stadium Ahead of Fall Sports Season
When Berkeley Preparatory School opens the 2022 football season, it will do so on a new, state-of-the-art synthetic turf football field inside Stanford J. Newman Stadium due to the generous philanthropy of Berkeley parents, Alison Bisk and Brian Turkel. The transformation of one of Berkeley’s most iconic sports venues would not be possible without the unwavering support of the Bisk – Turkel Family. Their love for Berkeley, and in particular, respect and support for Coach Ciao, motivated the family to leave their legacy in the form of this gift to the school.Read More
Upcoming Events
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Baccalaureate Service
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Commencement Ceremony
Location: Straz Family Field House - Doyle Gym - 1
Nationally recognized for our exceptional education, Berkeley Preparatory School is equally distinguished by our close-knit community. Here, in a uniquely positive learning environment, students of every talent are welcomed and celebrated. Surrounded by opportunity, encouraged by one another, Berkeley students feel empowered to pursue their passions, reach their full potential, and make a positive difference in the world.
Berkeley Preparatory School
Founded in 1960, Berkeley is an independent, Episcopal day school for boys and girls in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Combining academic excellence with a spirit of social responsibility, Berkeley develops well-rounded individuals seeking to make a positive difference in the world.