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Best Polk County Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 26 private preschools serving 7,369 students in Polk County, FL.
The top ranked private preschools in Polk County, FL include Lakeland Christian School, Oasis Christian Academy, and St. Paul Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Florida private preschool average acceptance rate of 79%.
89% of private preschools in Polk County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Polk County Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
All Saints Academy
All Saints Academy Photo - We are proud of our legacy of 100% college acceptance for our graduating seniors!
(Episcopal)
(1)
5001 State Road 540 West
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-5980
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beymer United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
(3)
700 N Lake Howard Dr
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-3188
Gr: PK-K | 129 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian Christian Academy
Christian Christian Academy Photo
(Assembly of God)
41219 Highway 27
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2885
Gr: NS-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: NS-12 | 420 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 1,129 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Oasis Christian Academy
Oasis Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(37)
151 King Road SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-0930
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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)
(5)
4210 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-5031
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
3720 Old Highway 37
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 644-3931
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
535 Avenue M Northwest
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 293-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
4450 Harden Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 644-7710
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Winter Haven Christian School
Winter Haven Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
1700 Buckeye Loop Road
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7
Bethel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
515 Ave I Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 875-5573
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Brilliant Minds Early Learning Academy
(Christian)
5900 Sundance Blvd
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 646-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students
Christ Community
704 Brunnell Pkwy
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 688-8000
Gr: NS-5 | 26 students
First Methodist School Inc.
(Methodist)
455 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0905
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
First United Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
(1)
230 N Fifth Street
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-6617
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Geneva Classical Academy
Geneva Classical Academy Photo - Knowledgeable and dedicated teachers
(Christian)
1736 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 644-1408
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hope Creative School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2110 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 324-6377
Gr: PK-K | 106 students Tuition listed
Landmark Christian School
(Baptist)
2020 E Hinson Ave
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 422-2037
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
Mulberry Christian Academy
(Church of God)
(2)
200 Dean Street
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 425-1241
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Northridge Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2250 State Road 17 S
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 422-8164
Gr: NS-PK | 200 students
Pathway of Lakeland, inc
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Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
1942 West Memorial Boulevard
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 686-8753
Gr: NS-PK | 41 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
924 Marcum Rd Lakeland, FL 33809
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 858-0671
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. John's Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1800 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 326-1638
Gr: NS | 46 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
656 Avenue L Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-8485
Gr: NS-6 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Winter Haven Montessori
Montessori School
305 Avenue E Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-8208
Gr: PK-3 | 55 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Polk County, Florida

Polk County 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
Grace Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
320 Bates Avenue Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-9744
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Lakeland Girls Academy (Closed 2022)
All-girls (Christian)
6754 S Carter Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
The Oaks School (Closed 2004)
455 N Wilson Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5539
Gr: PK-6 | 115 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
R School Winter Haven (Closed 2023)
656 Ave L NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 225-3624
Gr: K-3 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition 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 preschools in Polk County, FL?
The top ranked private preschools in Polk County, FL include Lakeland Christian School, Oasis Christian Academy, and St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Polk County?
26 private preschools are located in Polk County.
How diverse are private preschools in Polk County?
Polk County private preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 44%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Polk County?
89% of private preschools in Polk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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