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Best Lakeland Private Schools (2025)

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Lakeland, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Evangel Christian School (Closed 2006)

(Assembly of God)

777 Carpenters Way
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-1477

Gr: PK-12 | 222 students

Lakeland Girls Academy (Closed 2022)

All-girls (Christian)

6754 S Carter Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813

Gr: 8-12 | 19 students

R School Lakeland (Closed 2021)

2700 Florida Ave South
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 225-3624

Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

St. Joseph Academy (Closed 2023)

(Catholic)

310 Frank Lloyd Wright Way
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 686-6415

Gr: PK-8 | 186 students

St. Luke S Christian Academy & Preschool (Closed 2023)

Alternative School (Christian)

910 Quincy St
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 686-7455

Gr: PK-K | 10 students

St. Luke's Christian Academy Preschool (Closed 2023)

Daycare / Preschool (Christian)

926 Qunncy St
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 863-8408

Gr: PK-K | 10 students

Whitestone Academy (Closed 2017)

(Church of God)

3151 Hardin Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4187

Gr: PK-12 | 231 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lakeland, FL?

The private schools in Lakeland, FL include Lakeland Christian School, St. Paul Lutheran School, and Santa Fe Catholic High School.

How many private schools are located in Lakeland?

31 private schools are located in Lakeland.

How diverse are private schools in Lakeland?

Lakeland private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.

What percentage of students in Lakeland go to private school?

13% 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?

Popular comparisons of private schools in Lakeland include: St. Anthony Catholic School vs. Resurrection Catholic School, Greater St. Paul Academy vs. Calvary Baptist Church Academy

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