Top 10 Best Lake County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 35 private schools serving 5,977 students in Lake County, FL (there are 61 public schools, serving 45,429 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Lake County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
The best top ranked private schools in Lake County, FL include Faith Lutheran School, Family Christian Center School and Citrus Heights Academy.
The average tuition cost is $8,288, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $10,574.
69% of private schools in Lake County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Lake County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Citrus Heights Academy
Citrus Heights Academy Photo
(Church of the Nazarene)
101 S Grand Hwy
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-4715
Grades: K-12
| 72 students
Faith Lutheran School
Faith Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
2727 S Grove Street
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-5683
Grades: NS-8
| 255 students
Family Christian Center School
(Christian)
(1)
2500 S Highway 27
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 241-0323
Grades: PK-12
| 309 students
First Academy-leesburg
(Baptist)
219 N 13th St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7762
Grades: K-12
| 553 students
First Trinity Academy
First Trinity Academy Photo - We are the Navigators!
1012 E Line Street, Leesburg, FL 34748
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
Grades: K-6
| 45 students
Holy Trinity Episcopal School
Holy Trinity Episcopal School Photo
Special Education School (Episcopal)
(1)
2201 Spring Lake Rd
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 787-8855
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
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.
Montessori School
415 Lee St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5333
Grades: PK-12
| 234 students
Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy Photo - Montverde Academy Campus
Special Program Emphasis
17235 7th Street
Montverde, FL 34756
(407) 469-2561
Grades: PK-12
| 1,234 students
Mount Dora Christian Academy
Mount Dora Christian Academy Photo - Our beautiful 70 acre campus featuring our athletic complex with stadium seating, artificial turf and olympic standard track.
(Christian)
(1)
301 West 13th Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2155
Grades: PK-12
| 791 students
Real Life Christian Academy
Real Life Christian Academy Photo - Reading Buddies
(Christian)
(1)
1501 Steve's Road
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-5575
Grades: PK-12
| 475 students
Solid Rock Christian School
Solid Rock Christian School Photo - Solid Rock Christian school is a ministry of Solid Rock Worship Center located at 21951 US Hwy 441 Mount Dora, Florida. The building sits on the Lake/Orange County line.
(Christian)
(6)
21951 U S Hwy 441
Mount Dora, FL 32756
(352) 735-5777
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
Wesley Christian Academy
(Christian)
950 7th St
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-0191
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Abels Academy
Special Education School
355 Citrus Tower Blvd Ste 116
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-1999
Grades: PK-7
| 24 students
Angel Academy Christian School
(Presbyterian)
131 Chestnut st.
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2753
Grades: NS-8
| students
Astatula Christian School
(Baptist)
13239 Florida Ave
Astatula, FL 34705
(352) 742-2258
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Believers Christian Academy
(Christian)
796 Hook Street
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 404-7717
Grades: 1-12
| 28 students
Better Life K4c Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
332 Mohawk Rd
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 241-7910
Grades: PK-5
| 28 students
Casa Montessori School
Montessori School
309 Orange St
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 775-4555
Grades: PK-6
| 42 students
Po Box 458
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 315-1400
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Gateway Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
18440 Us Highway 441
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-9920
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
His Royal Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1107 Griffin Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-9655
Grades: 1-12
| 9 students
Hope Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
13806 State Road 33
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 557-8306
Grades: 6-12
| 63 students
Integrity Christian Academy #6889
(Pentecostal)
7432 State Road 50
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-4402
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
The Key To Learning
10726 Libby Num 3 Rd
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 432-1422
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
777-b N Highway 27
Clermont, FL 34711
(321) 442-4234
Grades: 1-3
| 2 students
Lake Preparatory School, Inc.
Montessori School
1314 Sumter Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-0686
Grades: PK-8
| 55 students
The Learning Curve Academy Inc
(Christian)
1550 N HWY 19
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-5500
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Liberty Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(4)
2451 Dora Avenue
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-0061
Grades: PK-12
| 190 students
10401 Us Highway 441 Ste 136
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 314-6588
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Montessori At Roseborough
Montessori School
751 E 5th Ave
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 735-2324
Grades: PK-9
| 146 students
New Hope Christian Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
105 E Baker St
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 242-9750
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Praise Temple Christian Academy
(Church of God)
(8)
5910 Bible Camp Rd
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-8813
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
St. Paul's Catholic School
St. Paul's Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
1320 Sunshine Ave
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4657
Grades: NS-8
| 243 students
South Lake Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
983 W Desoto Street
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-0993
Grades: PK-6
| 50 students
Woodlands Lutheran Church Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
15333 County Road 455
Montverde, FL 34756
(407) 469-2525
Grades: PK
| 35 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lake County, Florida

Lake County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3800 State Road 19
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 742-4543
Grades: K-12
| 206 students
Lakeside Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
326 S Bay St
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-2653
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lake County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Lake County, FL include Faith Lutheran School, Family Christian Center School and Citrus Heights Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lake County, FL?
35 private schools are located in Lake County, FL.
How much do private schools cost in Lake County, FL?
The average tuition cost is $8,288, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $10,574.
How diverse are private schools in Lake County, FL?
Lake County, FL private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of students in Lake County, FL go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Lake County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lake County, FL?
69% of private schools in Lake County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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