St. Peter's Episcopal Preschool & Kindergarten Photo

Best Lake Mary Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,242 students in Lake Mary, FL (there are 11 public schools, serving 7,883 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Lake Mary, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lake Mary, FL include Starchild Academy Lake Mary and Lake Mary Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 31%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
43% of private schools in Lake Mary, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Lake Mary Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lake Mary Preparatory School
Lake Mary Preparatory School Photo
(3)
650 Rantoul Lane
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 805-0095
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
200 Longwood Lake Mary Rd
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 333-8901
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Alaqua Lakes KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2635 W Lake Mary Blvd
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(833) 905-3276
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Heathrow Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
5210 Markham Woods Rd
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 333-2045
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Lake Mary Montessori Academy
Montessori School
3551 W Lake Mary Blvd Ste 205
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 324-2304
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Royal Academy Corp
Daycare / Preschool (Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
1001 Greenwood Blvd
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 444-2000
Gr: NS-PK | 202 students
St. Peter's Episcopal Preschool & Kindergarten
St. Peter's Episcopal Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - St. Peter's Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
700 Rinehart Road
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 333-1707
Gr: PK-K | 72 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lake Mary, Florida

Lake Mary, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3050 International Pkwy
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Gr: PK-1 | 107 students

Overview

This Town (Lake Mary)
This State (FL)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,242 Students
480,093 Students
% Average Students of Color
43%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
186 Teachers
41,723 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
52%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1233
(Out of 1600)
1189
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,200
$13,834
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
47%
Average Acceptance Rate
31%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.73
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,213 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
65 Students
13,048 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
91,047 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
19%
# Black Students
76 Students
55,399 Students
% Black Students
7%
12%
# White Students
404 Students
182,682 Students
% White Students
39%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
46 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
391 Students
129,121 Students
% of Others Students
38%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lake Mary, FL?
The top-ranked private schools in Lake Mary, FL include Starchild Academy Lake Mary and Lake Mary Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Lake Mary?
7 private schools are located in Lake Mary.
How diverse are private schools in Lake Mary?
Lake Mary private schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Lake Mary go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Lake Mary are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lake Mary?
43% of private schools in Lake Mary are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Lake Mary are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Lake Mary include: Alaqua Lakes KinderCare vs. Starchild Academy Lake Mary

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