Top 5 Best Lakeland Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 private preschools serving 3,609 students in Lakeland, FL.
The top ranked private preschools in Lakeland, FL include Resurrection Catholic School, Excel Christian Academy and Geneva Classical Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Florida private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
91% of private preschools in Lakeland, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Lakeland Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Christian Academy
Excel Christian Academy Photo - Excel Christian Academy celebrates a culture of community.
(Christian)
6505 Odom Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-9235
Grades: NS-12
| 420 students
Geneva Classical Academy
Geneva Classical Academy Photo - Knowledgeable and dedicated teachers
(Christian)
1736 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 644-1408
Grades: PK-12
| 260 students
Lakeland Christian School
Lakeland Christian School Photo - The Elementary/Middle School Building, constructed in 2008, is the three-story, 71,000 square-foot signature building on campus. The 33 classrooms are equipped with SMARTBoards, surround sound, multiple computer stations and reading nooks. There is a mobile Mac lab, a wing devoted to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the Wonder Room--a classroom dedicated to scientific discovery and the study of nature.
(Christian)
(3)
1111 Forest Park Street
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 688-2771
Grades: PK-12
| 1,094 students
Parkway Christian Academy
Parkway Christian Academy Photo - Parkway Christian Academy is a fully accredited college preparatory school that inspires learning with masterful teaching from a biblical worldview.
(Baptist)
(4)
4210 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-5031
Grades: PK-12
| 418 students
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
3720 Old Highway 37
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 644-3931
Grades: PK-8
| 430 students
St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
310 Frank Lloyd Wright Way
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 686-6415
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
4450 Harden Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 644-7710
Grades: PK-8
| 410 students
Christ Community
704 Brunnell Pkwy
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 688-8000
Grades: NS-5
| 26 students
1836 Kathleen Rd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 682-4252
Grades: PK-5
| 81 students
Pathway of Lakeland, inc
Pathway of Lakeland, inc Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
1942 West Memorial Boulevard
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 686-8753
Grades: NS-PK
| 41 students
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
820 Marcum Road
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 858-0671
Grades: PK-8
| 243 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lakeland, Florida

Lakeland, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
777 Carpenters Way
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-1477
Grades: PK-12
| 222 students
6754 S Carter Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
Grades: 8-12
| 19 students
2700 Florida Ave South
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 225-3624
Grades: PK-8
| 53 students
910 Quincy St
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 686-7455
Grades: PK-K
| 10 students
926 Qunncy St
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 863-8408
Grades: PK-K
| 10 students
3151 Hardin Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4187
Grades: PK-12
| 231 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Lakeland, FL?
The top ranked private preschools in Lakeland, FL include Resurrection Catholic School, Excel Christian Academy and Geneva Classical Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Lakeland, FL?
11 private preschools are located in Lakeland, FL.
How diverse are private preschools in Lakeland, FL?
Lakeland, FL private preschools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 44%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lakeland, FL?
91% of private preschools in Lakeland, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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