For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,221 students in Highlands County, FL (there are 23 public schools, serving 12,246 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Highlands County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
The top ranked private schools in Highlands County, FL include Lake Placid E-Learning Lab, Walker Memorial Academy and Heartland Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Highlands County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 E. Interlake Blvd. #500
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 464-0559
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 464-0559
Grades: 2-12
| 29 students
1160 Persimmon Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-3850
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-3850
Grades: K-12
| 262 students
Walker Memorial Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1525 W Avon Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-3131
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-3131
Grades: K-12
| 265 students
2600 N Highlands Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-0894
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-0894
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
Lake Placid Christian School
(Christian)
148 E Interlake Blvd
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 465-5491
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 465-5491
Grades: 7-9
| 48 students
Lakeview Christian School
(Methodist)
503 Kent Ave
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 465-0313
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 465-0313
Grades: PK-8
| 131 students
507 Rich St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 212-8000
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 212-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 180 students
2835 Kenilworth Blvd.
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-7300
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-7300
Grades: NS-8
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Highlands County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Highlands County, FL include Lake Placid E-Learning Lab, Walker Memorial Academy and Heartland Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Highlands County, FL?
8 private schools are located in Highlands County, FL.
How diverse are private schools in Highlands County, FL?
Highlands County, FL private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of students in Highlands County, FL go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Highlands County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
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