Top 10 Best Lakeland Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 private schools serving 5,700 students in Lakeland, FL (there are 62 public schools, serving 39,609 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Lakeland, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
The best top ranked private schools in Lakeland, FL include St. Paul Lutheran School, Parkway Christian Academy and Victory Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
81% of private schools in Lakeland, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Lakeland Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
CES Academy- Lakeland, FL
Special Education School (Christian)
615 Old Polk City Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-0848
Grades: K-12
| 120 students
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
Grades: NS-12
| 420 students
Geneva Classical Academy
Geneva Classical Academy Photo - Knowledgeable and dedicated teachers
(Christian)
1736 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 644-1408
Grades: PK-12
| 260 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 1,094 students
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)
(4)
4210 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-5031
Grades: PK-12
| 418 students
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
3720 Old Highway 37
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 644-3931
Grades: PK-8
| 430 students
St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
310 Frank Lloyd Wright Way
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 686-6415
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
4450 Harden Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 644-7710
Grades: PK-8
| 410 students
Santa Fe Catholic High School
Santa Fe Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
3110 Highway 92 E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4188
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
(3)
1401 Griffin Road
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 858-5614
Grades: K-12
| 591 students
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1945 N Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 683-6781
Grades: K-12
| 115 students
Christ Community
704 Brunnell Pkwy
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 688-8000
Grades: NS-5
| 26 students
4406 S Florida Ave Ste 20
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 686-7755
Grades: K-12
| 130 students
Greater St. Paul Academy
(Baptist)
1130 N Webster Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 682-3662
Grades: K-9
| 32 students
1020 N Kentucky Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 688-0952
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
Harvest Academy Llc
(Christian)
3130 Filly Ln
Lakeland, FL 33811
(813) 652-8014
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
1836 Kathleen Rd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 682-4252
Grades: PK-5
| 81 students
Lakeland Crossroads School
Special Education School (Christian)
615 Old Polk City Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-0848
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Lakeland Institute of Learning
Special Education School
2020 Crystal Grove Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 225-1263
Grades: 2-12
| 91 students
Pathway of Lakeland, inc
Pathway of Lakeland, inc Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
1942 West Memorial Boulevard
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 686-8753
Grades: NS-PK
| 41 students
Pathways School Of Excellence
Special Education School (Assembly of God)
1000 Longfellow Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 667-5423
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Polk Christian Preparatory School
Polk Christian Preparatory School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(14)
3151 Hardin Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 845-3822
Grades: K-12
| 195 students
1140 Frank Lloyd Wright
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 680-3741
Grades: 2-8
| 145 students
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
820 Marcum Road
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 858-0671
Grades: PK-8
| 243 students
Solutions Academy
Special Education School
1525 Martin Luther King Jr.ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 712-2710
Grades: 6-10
| 20 students
Sparrow Academy
Sparrow Academy Photo
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
8595 US Highway 98 N #Classrooms
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 777-2269
Grades: K-12
| 76 students
Titan Academy Of Lakeland
(Catholic)
1140 N Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 602-8643
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lakeland, Florida

Lakeland, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
777 Carpenters Way
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-1477
Grades: PK-12
| 222 students
6754 S Carter Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
Grades: 8-12
| 19 students
2700 Florida Ave South
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 225-3624
Grades: PK-8
| 53 students
910 Quincy St
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 686-7455
Grades: PK-K
| 10 students
926 Qunncy St
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 863-8408
Grades: PK-K
| 10 students
3151 Hardin Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4187
Grades: PK-12
| 231 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lakeland, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Lakeland, FL include St. Paul Lutheran School, Parkway Christian Academy and Victory Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lakeland, FL?
27 private schools are located in Lakeland, FL.
How diverse are private schools in Lakeland, FL?
Lakeland, FL private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of students in Lakeland, FL go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Lakeland, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lakeland, FL?
81% of private schools in Lakeland, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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