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 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private elementary schools serving 1,483 students in Leesburg, FL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Leesburg, FL include Leesburg Christian Preparatory School, Lake Montessori School, and First Trinity Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Florida private elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
40% of private elementary schools in Leesburg, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Leesburg Private Elementary Schools (2026)

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)
(2)
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

Overview

This Town (Leesburg)
This State (FL)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,483 Students
412,672 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
46%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
110 Teachers
37,127 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
51%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,477
$13,995
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,200
$6,330
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.73
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,110 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
11,805 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
110 Students
77,034 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
19%
# Black Students
97 Students
49,859 Students
% Black Students
8%
12%
# White Students
513 Students
164,839 Students
% White Students
43%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,144 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
446 Students
103,157 Students
% of Others Students
37%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Leesburg, FL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Leesburg, FL include Leesburg Christian Preparatory School, Lake Montessori School, and First Trinity Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Leesburg?
10 private elementary schools are located in Leesburg.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Leesburg?
Leesburg private elementary schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Leesburg?
40% of private elementary schools in Leesburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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