Lake Montessori School Photo - Lake Montessori School in Leesburg, Florida offers VPK Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School courses. Students can attend tuition-free via scholarship program.

Best Leesburg Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,483 students in Leesburg, FL (there are 7 public schools, serving 5,684 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Leesburg, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Leesburg, FL include First Academy-leesburg, First Trinity Academy, and Lake Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
40% of private schools in Leesburg, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

Top Ranked Leesburg Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First Academy-leesburg
(Baptist)
219 N 13th St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7762
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Trinity Academy
First Trinity Academy Photo - We are the Navigators!
1012 E Line Street, Leesburg, FL 34748
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
Gr: K-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Montessori School
Lake Montessori School Photo - Lake Montessori School in Leesburg, Florida offers VPK Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School courses. Students can attend tuition-free via scholarship program.
Montessori School
415 Lee St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5333
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Leesburg Christian Preparatory School
Leesburg Christian Preparatory School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
10516 Treadway School Rd, Leesburg, FL 34788
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 818-1761
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Paul's Catholic School
St. Paul's Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
1320 Sunshine Ave
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4657
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Better Life Academy
1650 W Main St Ste 1 # 2-4
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 314-3760
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
Create Conservatory
Special Program Emphasis
10200 Morningside Dr
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 460-0621
Gr: K-5 | 14 students
Lake Preparatory School, Inc.
Montessori School
1314 Sumter Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-0686
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
10401 Us Highway 441 Ste 136
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 314-6588
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students
Special Kids Academy - Seminole
Special Education School (Methodist)
32506 County Road 473
Leesburg, FL 34788
(727) 204-4545
Gr: 3-12 | 6 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Leesburg, Florida

Leesburg, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1107 Griffin Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-9655
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Leesburg, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Leesburg, FL include First Academy-leesburg, First Trinity Academy, and Lake Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Leesburg?
10 private schools are located in Leesburg.
How diverse are private schools in Leesburg?
Leesburg private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Leesburg go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Leesburg are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Leesburg?
40% of private schools in Leesburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

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