Evangel Christian School in Lakeland, FL serves 222 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a central city setting.
The co–ed school has a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 with 10 full–time teachers supporting academic programs.
The student body includes approximately 35% students of color, reflecting some racial and ethnic diversity.
Affiliated with the Assembly of God and the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools, the school offers a religious education program.
Evangel Christian School is one of several private K–12 options in Lakeland, with enrollment smaller than nearby alternatives like Victory Christian Academy and Excel Christian Academy.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
222 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
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 Evangel Christian School?
The application deadline for Evangel Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Evangel Christian School is Victory Christian Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Excel Christian Academy (2.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1401 Griffin Road
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 858-5614
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 858-5614
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 591 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Solutions Academy
Special Education School
1525 Martin Luther King Jr.ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 712-2710
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 712-2710
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-10 | 20 students
1836 Kathleen Rd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 682-4252
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 682-4252
2.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 57 students
Excel Christian Academy ![Excel Christian Academy Photo - Excel Christian Academy celebrates a culture of community.]( "Excel Christian Academy Photo - Excel Christian Academy celebrates a culture of community.")
(Christian)
6505 Odom Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-9235
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-9235
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 461 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
924 Marcum Rd Lakeland, FL 33809
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 858-0671
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 858-0671
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1401 Griffin Road
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 858-5614
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 858-5614
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 591 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Solutions Academy
Special Education School
1525 Martin Luther King Jr.ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 712-2710
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 712-2710
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-10 | 20 students
Excel Christian Academy ![Excel Christian Academy Photo - Excel Christian Academy celebrates a culture of community.]( "Excel Christian Academy Photo - Excel Christian Academy celebrates a culture of community.")
(Christian)
6505 Odom Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-9235
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-9235
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 461 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
4209 Old Kathleen Rd.
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 683-6781
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 683-6781
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
Greater St. Paul Academy
(Baptist)
1130 N Webster Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 682-3662
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 682-3662
2.6 miles
Gr: K-9 | 32 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1401 Griffin Road
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 858-5614
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 858-5614
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 591 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Solutions Academy
Special Education School
1525 Martin Luther King Jr.ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 712-2710
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 712-2710
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-10 | 20 students
1836 Kathleen Rd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 682-4252
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 682-4252
2.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 57 students
Excel Christian Academy ![Excel Christian Academy Photo - Excel Christian Academy celebrates a culture of community.]( "Excel Christian Academy Photo - Excel Christian Academy celebrates a culture of community.")
(Christian)
6505 Odom Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-9235
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-9235
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 461 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
924 Marcum Rd Lakeland, FL 33809
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 858-0671
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 858-0671
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Miles
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Excel Christian Academy ![Excel Christian Academy Photo - Excel Christian Academy celebrates a culture of community.]( "Excel Christian Academy Photo - Excel Christian Academy celebrates a culture of community.")
(Christian)
6505 Odom Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-9235
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-9235
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 461 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
924 Marcum Rd Lakeland, FL 33809
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 858-0671
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 858-0671
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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1942 West Memorial Boulevard
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 686-8753
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 686-8753
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Gr: NS-PK | 41 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
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Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 688-2771
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 688-2771
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