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Best Polk County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 64 private schools serving 11,742 students in Polk County, FL (there are 172 public schools, serving 119,074 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Polk County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Polk County, FL include Davenport Christian Preparatory School, Lakeland Christian School, and Oasis Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,127, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,108.
81% of private schools in Polk County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Polk County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
All Saints Academy
All Saints Academy Photo - We are proud of our legacy of 100% college acceptance for our graduating seniors!
(Episcopal)
(1)
5001 State Road 540 West
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-5980
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beymer United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
(3)
700 N Lake Howard Dr
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-3188
Gr: PK-K | 129 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Canaan Academy
640 S Scenic Highway
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-5356
Gr: K-8 | 43 students Tuition listed
CES Academy- Lakeland, FL
Special Education School (Christian)
615 Old Polk City Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-0848
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Christian Christian Academy
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(Assembly of God)
41219 Highway 27
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2885
Gr: NS-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Davenport Christian Preparatory School
Davenport Christian Preparatory School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(3)
312 South Blvd W
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 608-6056
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
Excel Christian Academy
Excel Christian Academy Photo - Excel Christian Academy celebrates a culture of community.
(Christian)
6505 Odom Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-9235
Gr: NS-12 | 420 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lakeland Christian School
Lakeland Christian School Photo - The Elementary/Middle School Building, constructed in 2008, is the three-story, 71,000 square-foot signature building on campus. The 33 classrooms are equipped with SMARTBoards, surround sound, multiple computer stations and reading nooks. There is a mobile Mac lab, a wing devoted to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the Wonder Room--a classroom dedicated to scientific discovery and the study of nature.
(Christian)
(3)
1111 Forest Park Street
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 688-2771
Gr: PK-12 | 1,129 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
LIGHTHOUSE KIDS ACADEMY
(Christian)
706 Melbourne Ave
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 422-8999
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
New Direction Academy
Special Education School
711 E Main Street
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 438-7493
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oasis Christian Academy
Oasis Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(37)
151 King Road SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-0930
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ovell's Chrisitian Academy
(Christian)
105 Ave G Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 294-4647
Gr: K-7 | 22 students Tuition listed
Parkway Christian Academy
Parkway Christian Academy Photo - Parkway Christian Academy is a fully accredited college preparatory school that inspires learning with masterful teaching from a biblical worldview.
(Baptist)
(5)
4210 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-5031
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
3720 Old Highway 37
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 644-3931
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
535 Avenue M Northwest
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 293-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
4450 Harden Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 644-7710
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Santa Fe Catholic High School
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(Catholic)
3110 Highway 92 E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4188
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
(3)
1401 Griffin Road
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 858-5614
Gr: K-12 | 591 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Winter Haven Christian School
Winter Haven Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
1700 Buckeye Loop Road
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7
All Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
200 Havendale Blvd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 229-7821
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
515 Ave I Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 875-5573
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Brilliant Minds Early Learning Academy
(Christian)
5900 Sundance Blvd
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 646-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
4209 Old Kathleen Rd.
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 683-6781
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
Candlelight Christian Academy
(Christian)
209 E Sessoms Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-0049
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Tuition listed
Christ Community
704 Brunnell Pkwy
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 688-8000
Gr: NS-5 | 26 students
Endtime Christian School Of Excellence
(Pentecostal)
(2)
200 S 3rd St
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 589-5283
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Esthers School Inc - Haines City
Special Education School (Christian)
1950 Marley Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 588-0700
Gr: K-12 | 78 students
Families Of Faith Christian Academy International
(Christian)
4406 S Florida Ave Ste 20
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 686-7755
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Tuition listed
First Methodist School Inc.
(Methodist)
455 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0905
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
First United Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
(1)
230 N Fifth Street
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-6617
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Ft Meade Academy
(Assembly of God)
Po Box 360
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-7332
Gr: K-9 | 14 students
Future Scholars Christian Academy
(Baptist)
222 E Central Ave, Winter Haven, Florida 33880
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 291-8002
Gr: K-10 | 44 students
Geneva Classical Academy
Geneva Classical Academy Photo - Knowledgeable and dedicated teachers
(Christian)
1736 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 644-1408
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greater St. Paul Academy
(Baptist)
1130 N Webster Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 682-3662
Gr: K-9 | 32 students
Hadleys Early Education Dba Inspire Academ
1020 N Kentucky Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 688-0952
Gr: K-6 | 18 students
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Polk County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Evangel Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Assembly of God)
777 Carpenters Way
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-1477
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students
Grace Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
320 Bates Avenue Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-9744
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Lakeland Girls Academy (Closed 2022)
All-girls (Christian)
6754 S Carter Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
The Oaks School (Closed 2004)
455 N Wilson Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5539
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students
R School Lakeland (Closed 2021)
2700 Florida Ave South
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 225-3624
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
R School Winter Haven (Closed 2023)
656 Ave L NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 225-3624
Gr: K-3 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Academy (Closed 2023)
(Catholic)
310 Frank Lloyd Wright Way
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 686-6415
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
St. Luke S Christian Academy & Preschool (Closed 2023)
Alternative School (Christian)
910 Quincy St
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 686-7455
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
St. Luke's Christian Academy Preschool (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
926 Qunncy St
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 863-8408
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Whitestone Academy (Closed 2017)
(Church of God)
3151 Hardin Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4187
Gr: PK-12 | 231 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Polk County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Polk County, FL include Davenport Christian Preparatory School, Lakeland Christian School, and Oasis Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Polk County?
64 private schools are located in Polk County.
How much do private schools cost in Polk County?
The average tuition cost is $14,127, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,108.
How diverse are private schools in Polk County?
Polk County private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Polk County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Polk County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Polk County?
81% of private schools in Polk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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