Better Life Academy in Leesburg, FL, serves 42 co–ed students from kindergarten through 10th grade in a suburban midsize community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with a total of 6 teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
This nonsectarian private school reports a student body that is 61.9% students of color.
Better Life Academy enrolls 29 students in grades K–12, offering a smaller alternative compared to nearby Leesburg private schools.
Tuition details are not specified; the average private elementary tuition in Leesburg is $11,477.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Better Life Academy?
The application deadline for Better Life Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Better Life Academy is First Academy-leesburg (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lake Preparatory School, Inc. (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Academy-leesburg
(Baptist)
219 N 13th St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7762
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7762
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Preparatory School, Inc.
Montessori School
1314 Sumter Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-0686
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-0686
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
1320 Sunshine Ave
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4657
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4657
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 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
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1012 E Line Street, Leesburg, FL 34748
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
1.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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