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.: 11:1
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
1322 Sunshine Ave
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4657
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4657
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 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
200 S Lone Oak Dr
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
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 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
Freedom Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool
197 E Lavista st
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 307-2100
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 307-2100
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 111 students
Po Box 458
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 315-1400
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 315-1400
3.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
2201 Spring Lake Rd
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 787-8855
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 787-8855
4.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
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
1322 Sunshine Ave
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4657
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4657
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 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
200 S Lone Oak Dr
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
1322 Sunshine Ave
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4657
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4657
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 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
Freedom Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool
197 E Lavista st
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 307-2100
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 307-2100
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 111 students
10516 Treadway School Rd, Leesburg, FL 34788
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 818-1761
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 818-1761
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
8380.6 miles
Gr: PK-12
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
8380.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Sumter Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
8380.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Bushnell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
218 W Flannery Ave
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3501
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3501
8381.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
South Sumter High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
706 N Main St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
8381.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 1,077 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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