For the 2025 school year, there are 38 private schools serving 8,099 students in Lake County, FL (there are 63 public schools, serving 47,777 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Lake County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Lake County, FL include Mount Dora Christian Academy, Montverde Academy, and Citrus Heights Academy.
The average tuition cost is $13,254, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,108.
Top Ranked Lake County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Citrus Heights Academy![Citrus Heights Academy Photo]( "Citrus Heights Academy Photo")
(Church of the Nazarene)
101 S Grand Hwy
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-4715
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-4715
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
2727 S Grove Street
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-5683
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-5683
Gr: NS-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
2500 S Highway 27
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-1895
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-1895
Gr: PK-12 | 631 students
First Academy-leesburg
(Baptist)
219 N 13th St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7762
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7762
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1012 E Line Street, Leesburg, FL 34748
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
Gr: K-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2201 Spring Lake Rd
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 787-8855
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 787-8855
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Montessori School![Lake Montessori School Photo - Lake Montessori School in Leesburg, Florida offers VPK Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School courses. Students can attend tuition-free via scholarship program.]( "Lake Montessori School Photo - Lake Montessori School in Leesburg, Florida offers VPK Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School courses. Students can attend tuition-free via scholarship program.")
Montessori School
415 Lee St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5333
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5333
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10516 Treadway School Rd, Leesburg, FL 34788
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 818-1761
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 818-1761
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
2451 Dora Ave
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-0061
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-0061
Gr: PK-12 | 432 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Montessori At Roseborough
Montessori School
751 E 5th Ave
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 735-2324
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 735-2324
Gr: NS-10 | 125 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Montverde Academy![Montverde Academy Photo - Montverde Academy Upper School thrives on a few simple but powerful principles, all aimed at helping students grow and excel. Here's what makes us special: We believe that a strong educational framework is key. Our approach is grounded in a shared vision and strategic planning, both inside and outside the classroom.]( "Montverde Academy Photo - Montverde Academy Upper School thrives on a few simple but powerful principles, all aimed at helping students grow and excel. Here's what makes us special: We believe that a strong educational framework is key. Our approach is grounded in a shared vision and strategic planning, both inside and outside the classroom.")
Special Program Emphasis
17235 7th Street
Montverde, FL 34756
(407) 469-2561
Montverde, FL 34756
(407) 469-2561
Gr: PK-12 | 1,398 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
301 West 13th Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2155
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2155
Gr: PK-12 | 863 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5910 Bible Camp Rd
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-8813
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-8813
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10
1501 Steve's Road
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-5575
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-5575
Gr: PK-12 | 589 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1320 Sunshine Ave
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4657
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4657
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
21951 U S Hwy 441
Mount Dora, FL 32756
(352) 735-5777
Mount Dora, FL 32756
(352) 735-5777
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wesley Christian Academy
(Christian)
950 7th St
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-0191
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-0191
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Abels Academy
Special Education School
355 Citrus Tower Blvd Ste 116
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-1999
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-1999
Gr: K-1 | 54 students Tuition listed
3800 State Road 19
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-9020
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-9020
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Astatula Christian School
(Baptist)
13239 Florida Ave
Astatula, FL 34705
(352) 742-2258
Astatula, FL 34705
(352) 742-2258
Gr: K-12 | 46 students
Believers Christian Academy
(Christian)
796 Hook Street
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 404-7717
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 404-7717
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
Better Life K4c Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
332 Mohawk Rd
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 241-7910
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 241-7910
Gr: PK-5 | 28 students
Freedom Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool
197 E Lavista st
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 307-2100
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 307-2100
Gr: NS-12 | 111 students
Gateway Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
18440 Us Highway 441
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-9920
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-9920
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students Tuition listed
Hope Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
13806 State Road 33
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-4722
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-4722
Gr: 3-12 | 88 students Tuition listed
7432 State Road 50
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-4402
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-4402
Gr: K-12 | 167 students
The Key To Learning
Special Education School (Christian)
10726 Libby Num 3 Rd
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 432-1422
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 432-1422
Gr: K-12 | 132 students
777-b N Highway 27
Clermont, FL 34711
(321) 442-4234
Clermont, FL 34711
(321) 442-4234
Gr: 1-3 | 2 students Tuition listed
Lake Preparatory School, Inc.
Montessori School
1314 Sumter Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-0686
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-0686
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
355 Citrus Tower Blvd Ste 116
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-1805
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-1805
Gr: PK-4 | 114 students Tuition listed
The Learning Curve Academy Inc
(Christian)
1550 N HWY 19
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-5500
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-5500
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
2451 Dora Avenue
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-0061
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-0061
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
10401 Us Highway 441 Ste 136
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 314-6588
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 314-6588
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students
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Lake County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Angel Academy Christian School (Closed 2024)
(Presbyterian)
131 Chestnut st.
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2753
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2753
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Casa Montessori School (Closed 2021)
Montessori School
309 Orange St
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 775-4555
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 775-4555
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students
1107 Griffin Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-9655
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-9655
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
Lakeside Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
326 S Bay St
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-2653
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-2653
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students
New Hope Christian Academy (Closed 2015)
(Christian)
105 E Baker St
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 241-9322
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 241-9322
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Lake County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Lake County, FL include Mount Dora Christian Academy, Montverde Academy, and Citrus Heights Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lake County?
38 private schools are located in Lake County.
How much do private schools cost in Lake County?
The average tuition cost is $13,254, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,108.
How diverse are private schools in Lake County?
Lake County private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Lake County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Lake County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lake County?
Which private schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Lake County include: Family Christian Center School vs. Real Life Christian Academy, Wesley Christian Academy vs. Real Life Christian Academy, Hope Preparatory Academy vs. Praise Temple Christian Academy
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