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Lakeland Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 31 private schools serving 5,932 students in Lakeland, FL, 14% of all K-12 students in Lakeland, FL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average tuition cost is $12,223, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,840.
74% of private schools in Lakeland, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 31
  • # Students Served: 5,932
  • Average Tuition: $12,223
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 67%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Lakeland, FL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 31
  • # Students Served: 5,932
  • Average Tuition: $12,223
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 67%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Lakeland, FL School Trends

Top Ranked Lakeland Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of CES Academy- Lakeland, FL
CES Academy- Lakeland, FL
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Special Education School (Christian)
615 Old Polk City Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-0848
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Excel Christian Academy Photo
Excel Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 461 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
6505 Odom Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-9235
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Lakeland Christian School Photo
Lakeland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,190 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1111 Forest Park Street
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 688-2771
(4)
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Parkway Christian Academy Photo
Parkway Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
4210 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-5031
(5)
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Map of Resurrection Catholic School
Resurrection Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
3720 Old Highway 37
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 644-3931
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4450 Harden Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 644-7710
(1)
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Santa Fe Catholic High School Photo
Santa Fe Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students
Catholic
3110 Highway 92 E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4188
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Map of Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 591 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 1
Assembly of God
1401 Griffin Road
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 858-5614
(3)
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Map of Academy Prep Center Of Lakeland
Academy Prep Center Of Lakeland
Gr: 5-8 | 117 students
1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 940-8900
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Map of Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Gr: K-12 | 115 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School (Baptist)
4209 Old Kathleen Rd.
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 683-6781
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Map of Christ Community
Christ Community
Gr: NS-5 | 26 students
704 Brunnell Pkwy
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 688-8000
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Map of Families Of Faith Christian Academy International
Families Of Faith Christian Academy International
Gr: K-12 | 130 students
Christian
4406 S Florida Ave Ste 20
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 686-7755
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Map of Future Leaders Preparatory School
Future Leaders Preparatory School
Gr: K-7 | 30 students
4212 Vinson Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(813) 203-3334
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Geneva Classical Academy Photo
Geneva Classical Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1736 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 644-1408
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Map of Greater St. Paul Academy
Greater St. Paul Academy
Gr: K-9 | 32 students
Baptist
1130 N Webster Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 682-3662
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Map of Hadleys Early Education Dba Inspire Academ
Hadleys Early Education Dba Inspire Academ
Gr: K-6 | 18 students
1020 N Kentucky Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 688-0952
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Map of Harvest Academy Llc
Harvest Academy Llc
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Alternative School
3130 Filly Ln
Lakeland, FL 33811
(813) 652-8014
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Map of Head Of The Class Learning Center
Head Of The Class Learning Center
Gr: K-5 | 57 students
1836 Kathleen Rd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 682-4252
(1)
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Map of Lakeland Crossroads School
Lakeland Crossroads School
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
Special Education School (Christian)
615 Old Polk City Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-0848
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Lakeland Institute For Learning, Org., Corp Photo
Lakeland Institute For Learning, Org., Corp
Gr: 3-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
Special Education School
2020 Crystal Grove Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 225-1263
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Lakeland, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Evangel Christian School
Evangel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students
Assembly of God
777 Carpenters Way
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-1477
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Lakeland Girls Academy Photo
Lakeland Girls Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
All-girls (Christian)
6754 S Carter Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 647-1944
(2)
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Map of R School Lakeland
R School Lakeland
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
2700 Florida Ave South
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 225-3624
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Map of St. Joseph Academy
St. Joseph Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Catholic
310 Frank Lloyd Wright Way
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 686-6415
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Map of St. Luke S Christian Academy & Preschool
St. Luke S Christian Academy & Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Alternative School (Christian)
910 Quincy St
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 686-7455
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Map of St. Luke's Christian Academy Preschool
St. Luke's Christian Academy Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
926 Qunncy St
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 863-8408
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Map of Whitestone Academy
Whitestone Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 231 students
Church of God
3151 Hardin Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4187
(1)
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Lakeland, FL Private School Trends (10-Year)

31
Private Schools
+40.9% (+9 schools) 10-yr
5,932
Students
+46.4% (+1,879 students) 10-yr
$12,223
Avg. Tuition
+107.3% (+$6,327) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+14.3% (+2 students) 10-yr
33%
Students of Color
+43.5% (+10.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.4% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lakeland)
This State (FL)
# Schools
31 Schools
2,770 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLakeland, FL Total Schools
202531
202431
202329
202226
202129
202031
201931
201828
201724
201624
201522
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# Students
5,932 Students
479,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025188182179
2024188175172
2023196179174
2022208185185
2021194178180
2020176166171
2019177176175
2018188173172
2017193186180
2016188181178
2015184166167
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% Students of Color
33%
48%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202532%47%34%
202432%47%34%
202334%46%33%
202229%45%33%
202131%45%32%
202027%45%32%
201928%42%31%
201827%42%31%
201725%37%32%
201624%39%32%
201523%41%32%
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0.68
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20250.670.730.65
20240.670.730.65
20230.690.730.65
20220.650.720.64
20210.650.720.64
20200.660.720.64
20190.660.710.63
20180.660.710.63
20170.610.690.61
20160.600.680.61
20150.570.680.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
85 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20223%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
812 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202515%19%9%
202415%20%9%
202312%19%9%
20228%18%8%
202110%18%9%
202010%18%9%
20198%18%8%
20188%18%8%
20176%16%8%
20166%16%8%
20157%16%8%
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# Black Students
560 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
10%
12%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202510%12%7%
202410%12%7%
202313%11%8%
20226%11%7%
20217%11%7%
20207%12%8%
20197%10%7%
20187%10%7%
20176%9%7%
20167%9%7%
20156%9%8%
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# White Students
2,703 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
48%
39%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202549%39%52%
202449%39%52%
202347%39%52%
202245%41%54%
202148%42%54%
202048%42%54%
201946%43%56%
201846%44%56%
201754%47%58%
201655%47%58%
201561%48%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,461 Students
129,674 Students
% of Others Students
26%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202524%27%26%
202424%26%26%
202326%27%25%
202238%27%25%
202133%26%25%
202032%25%24%
201936%26%24%
201836%25%23%
201732%26%22%
201630%25%22%
201523%24%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
527 Teachers
41,743 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
52%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202542%51%55%
202442%51%54%
202342%51%54%
202234%50%54%
202134%50%54%
202032%49%54%
201936%48%53%
201833%47%53%
201733%46%53%
201630%47%52%
201529%46%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025161615
2024161515
2023151515
2022151515
2021151515
2020141515
2019131515
2018141515
2017141515
2016151515
2015141515
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202551413
202451412
202351311
202251311
202151311
202051211
201941211
201851211
201751110
201651110
201541010
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Average SAT score
1144
(Out of 1600)
1190

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025114011911233
2024114011901230
2023114011941228
2022114011931229
2021114011931229
2020114011851226
2019114011991226
2018114011941226
2017114011981233
2016157112581306
2015157112261258
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Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025232526
2024232526
2023232526
2022232526
2021232526
2020232525
2019222425
2018222425
2017222425
2016222425
2015222425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,223
$13,840

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025$11,956$14,120$15,012
2024$12,022$11,299$13,254
2023$10,753$10,452$12,626
2022$10,878$9,929$12,187
2021$9,936$9,496$11,800
2020$7,925$8,947$11,512
2019$9,256$8,878$11,293
2018$6,710$8,498$11,017
2017$6,513$8,019$10,708
2016$6,363$7,729$10,356
2015$5,896$7,558$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
67%
48%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202567%47%34%
202467%46%34%
202367%45%34%
202267%44%33%
202169%42%33%
202064%41%32%
201974%41%31%
201853%37%30%
201753%36%30%
201650%34%29%
201547%32%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,625
$6,294

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025$6,625$6,131$7,073
2024$6,625$5,922$6,930
2023$6,325$5,401$6,469
2022$6,325$5,252$6,289
2021$6,018$4,799$6,055
2020$4,143$4,597$5,921
2019$3,262$4,489$5,795
2018$5,024$4,153$5,456
2017$4,757$4,108$5,319
2016$4,424$3,814$5,105
2015$4,202$6,007$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearLakeland, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202586%80%81%
202483%84%85%
202383%85%85%
202283%85%85%
202185%86%85%
202085%86%85%
201986%87%85%
201888%87%85%
201785%87%85%
201685%87%85%
201585%87%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lakeland, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Lakeland, FL include St. Paul Lutheran School, Lakeland Christian School, and Excel Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lakeland?
31 private schools are located in Lakeland.
How much do private schools cost in Lakeland?
The average tuition cost is $12,223, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,840.
How diverse are private schools in Lakeland?
Lakeland private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Lakeland go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Lakeland are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lakeland?
74% of private schools in Lakeland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Lakeland are often viewed compared to one another?

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