Forest Lake Education Center (FLEC), founded in 1929, is a private, non-profit pre-kindergarten-through-eighth grade Christian school.
FLEC aims to be a Christ-centerd school with a focus on Adventist education.
It is supported by the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and six local churches.
Our Mission is to provide an Adventist education that promoted academic excellence and nutures a love of God and services to others.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Application Deadline: Jul. 29 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Forest Lake Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
638 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jul. 29 / rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art, Drum Corps, Guitar, Orchestra, Piano, Private Wind Instrument Lessons, Robotics Club, Suzuki Strings, Voice Lessons
School Notes
- Lead. Achieve. Inspire.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Forest Lake Education Center offer?
Forest Lake Education Center offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Forest Lake Education Center's ranking?
Forest Lake Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Forest Lake Education Center?
The application deadline for Forest Lake Education Center is Jul. 29 / rolling (applications are due on Jul. 29 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Forest Lake Education Center is Pace Brantley Preparatory School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is KinderCare at Hunt Club (0.8 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 3/14/2013
FLEC is an excellent school. Their programs are challenging and their teachers are Christ-centered. My kids have gone here for years and I would recommend to any of my friends.
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