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St. Paul Catholic School
Lake Montessori School
Leesburg Christian Preparatory School

Leesburg Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,574 students in Leesburg, FL, 22% of all K-12 students in Leesburg, FL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
40% of private schools in Leesburg, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,574
  • Average Tuition: $11,925
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View Leesburg, FL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,574
  • Average Tuition: $11,925
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View Leesburg, FL School Trends

Top Ranked Leesburg Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of First Academy-leesburg
First Academy-leesburg
Gr: K-12 | 553 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
219 N 13th St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7762
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First Trinity Academy Photo
First Trinity Academy
Gr: PK-9 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
200 S Lone Oak Dr
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
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Lake Montessori School Photo
Lake Montessori School
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
415 Lee St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5333
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Leesburg Christian Preparatory School Photo
Leesburg Christian Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
10516 Treadway School Rd, Leesburg, FL 34788
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 818-1761
(2)
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St. Paul Catholic School Photo
St. Paul Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
1322 Sunshine Ave
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4657
(2)
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Map of Better Life Academy
Better Life Academy
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
1650 W Main St Ste 1 # 2-4
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 314-3760
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Map of Create Conservatory
Create Conservatory
Gr: K-5 | 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
10200 Morningside Dr
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 460-0621
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Map of Lake Preparatory School, Inc.
Lake Preparatory School, Inc.
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Montessori School
1314 Sumter Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-0686
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Map of Milestones Community School Of Lake County
Milestones Community School Of Lake County
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students
10401 Us Highway 441 Ste 136
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 314-6588
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Map of Special Kids Academy - Seminole
Special Kids Academy - Seminole
Gr: 3-12 | 6 students
Special Education School (Methodist)
32506 County Road 473
Leesburg, FL 34788
(727) 204-4545
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Leesburg, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

Map of His Royal Christian Academy
His Royal Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
Baptist
1107 Griffin Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-9655
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Leesburg, FL Private School Trends (7-Year)

10
Private Schools
+66.7% (+4 schools) 7-yr
1,574
Students
+89.6% (+744 students) 7-yr
$11,925
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
-5.6% (-2.0 pp) 7-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+7.7% (+1.0) 7-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Leesburg)
This State (FL)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,773 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLeesburg, FL Total Schools
202510
202410
20236
20225
20216
20206
20195
20186
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Private schools up 5 in Leesburg, the total rose from 5 in 2019 to 10 in 2025.
# Students
1,574 Students
480,501 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLeesburg, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025148182179
2024128175172
2023186179174
2022193185185
2021161178180
2020161166171
2019163176175
2018138173172
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Private schools up 20 students in Leesburg, average enrollment rose from 128 in 2024 to 148 in 2025.
% Students of Color
34%
48%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearLeesburg, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202534%47%34%
202434%47%34%
202333%46%33%
202134%45%32%
202034%45%32%
201836%42%31%
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0.67
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearLeesburg, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20250.670.730.65
20240.670.730.65
20230.660.730.65
20220.650.720.64
20210.650.720.64
20200.650.720.64
20190.670.710.63
20180.670.710.63
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLeesburg, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20253%3%5%
20243%3%5%
20233%4%5%
20226%3%4%
20216%3%4%
20206%3%4%
20196%3%4%
20186%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
110 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLeesburg, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20259%19%9%
20249%20%9%
20239%19%9%
202210%18%8%
202110%18%9%
202010%18%9%
201911%18%8%
201811%18%8%
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# Black Students
97 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
8%
12%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLeesburg, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20258%12%7%
20248%12%7%
20236%11%8%
20226%11%7%
20218%11%7%
20208%12%8%
20196%10%7%
20187%10%7%
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# White Students
513 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
43%
38%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLeesburg, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202543%39%52%
202443%39%52%
202342%39%52%
202251%41%54%
202153%42%54%
202053%42%54%
201949%43%56%
201849%44%56%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
448 Students
130,255 Students
% of Others Students
37%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLeesburg, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202537%27%26%
202437%26%26%
202340%27%25%
202227%27%25%
202123%26%25%
202023%25%24%
201928%26%24%
201827%25%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
114 Teachers
41,826 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2018-2025)

YearLeesburg, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202513:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202113:111:111:1
202013:112:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
52%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,925
$12,530
Average Summer Program Cost
$310
$636
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,200
$6,496
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

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, Lake Montessori School, and First Trinity Academy.
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 48%.
What percentage of students in Leesburg go to private school?
22% 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 Christian).

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