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 Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 610 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:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
610 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 47%
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
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
ArtDrum Corps
GuitarOrchestra
PianoPrivate Wind Instrument Lessons
Robotics ClubSuzuki 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 and Oldest founding date.
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 ).
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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