Lake County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 24 private preschools serving 6,689 students in Lake County, FL.
The average tuition cost is $10,928, which is lower than the Florida private preschool average tuition cost of $11,700.
71% of private preschools in Lake County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 24
  • # Students Served: 6,689
  • Average Tuition: $10,928
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 43%
  • View Lake County, FL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 24
  • # Students Served: 6,689
  • Average Tuition: $10,928
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 43%
  • View Lake County, FL School Trends

Top Ranked Lake County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Faith Lutheran School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2727 S Grove Street
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-5683
(2)
Map of Family Christian Center School
Gr: PK-12 | 631 students
Christian
2500 S Highway 27
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-1895
(1)
First Trinity Academy Photo
Gr: PK-9 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
200 S Lone Oak Dr
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
Lake Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
415 Lee St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5333
Leesburg Christian Preparatory School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
10516 Treadway School Rd, Leesburg, FL 34788
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 818-1761
(2)
Map of Liberty Christian Prep School
Gr: PK-12 | 432 students
Sports: 5
2451 Dora Ave
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-0061
Map of Montessori At Roseborough
Gr: NS-10 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
751 E 5th Ave
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 735-2324
Montverde Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,398 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 46
Specialized Curriculum
17235 7th Street
Montverde, FL 34756
(407) 469-2561
Mount Dora Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 921 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
Church of Christ
301 West 13th Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2155
(2)
Praise Temple Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Church of God
5910 Bible Camp Rd
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-8813
(8)
Real Life Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 613 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1501 Steve's Road
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-5575
(1)
Solid Rock Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
21951 U S Hwy 441
Mount Dora, FL 32756
(352) 735-5777
(6)
Map of Wesley Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
950 7th St
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-0191
Adventure Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
3800 State Road 19
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-9020
(2)
Map of Better Life K4c Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 28 students
Pentecostal
332 Mohawk Rd
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 241-7910
Map of Freedom Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 111 students
Daycare / Preschool
197 E Lavista st
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 307-2100
Map of Gateway Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students
Seventh Day Adventist
18440 Us Highway 441
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-9920
Map of Lake Preparatory School, Inc.
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Montessori School
1314 Sumter Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-0686
Map of Land Of Lakes Montessori School
Gr: PK-4 | 114 students
Montessori School
355 Citrus Tower Blvd Ste 116
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-1805
(5)
Map of The Learning Curve Academy Inc
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Christian
1550 N HWY 19
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-5500
Map of Liberty Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
2451 Dora Avenue
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-0061
(4)
St. Paul Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
1322 Sunshine Ave
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4657
(2)
Map of South Lake Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Montessori School
983 W Desoto Street
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 267-5193
(1)
Map of Woodlands Lutheran Church Early Learning Center
Gr: PK | 35 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
15333 County Road 455
Montverde, FL 34756
(407) 469-2525
(2)
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lake County, Florida

Lake County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Angel Academy Christian School
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 5 students
Presbyterian
131 Chestnut st.
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2753
Map of Casa Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students
Montessori School
309 Orange St
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 775-4555
Map of His Royal Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
Baptist
1107 Griffin Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-9655
Map of Lakeside Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students
Special Education School
326 S Bay St
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-2653
Map of New Hope Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Christian
105 E Baker St
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 241-9322

Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
24 Schools

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# Students
6,689 Students
325,364 Students

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% Average Students of Color
43%
45%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
510 Teachers
27,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
49%

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Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

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Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1297
(Out of 1600)
1193
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,928
$11,700

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Average Summer Program Cost
$265
$503
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,570
$5,824
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$13.33 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.71

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# American Indian Students
42 Students
726 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
323 Students
7,817 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%

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# Hispanic Students
662 Students
53,809 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
17%

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# Black Students
568 Students
27,595 Students
% Black Students
9%
9%

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# White Students
2,091 Students
119,969 Students
% White Students
33%
37%

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# Hawaiian Students
35 Students
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
2,597 Students
111,283 Students
% of Others Students
41%
35%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Lake County, FL?
The top ranked private preschools in Lake County, FL include Mount Dora Christian Academy, Faith Lutheran School, and Montverde Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Lake County?
24 private preschools are located in Lake County.
How much do private preschools cost in Lake County?
The average tuition cost is $10,928, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $11,700.
How diverse are private preschools in Lake County?
Lake County private preschools are approximately 43% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 45%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lake County?
71% of private preschools in Lake County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?

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