Lakeview Academy

796 Lakeview Dr
Gainesville, GA 30501

Lakeview Academy Photo #1 - Lakeview Academy is a coeducational independent, college preparatory day school for grades Pre-K (age 3) through 12 with a 9 to 1 student to teacher ratio.

Lakeview Academy Photo #2 - 91% of Lakeview's Class of 2019 received HOPE/Zell Scholarships.

Lakeview Academy Photo #3 - Lakeview has had 32 collegiate athletes in the past five years.

Lakeview Academy Photo #4 - In the past few years, Lakeview has been the One Act Play State Champion 5 times!

Lakeview Academy Photo #5 - Lakeview Academy has award-winning, State Robotics and Coding Champions at the middle and high school levels.

Lakeview Academy Photo #6 - Lakeview Academy has had a 54% Admittance rate to GA Tech with a 3.3 average GPA students' first year, (2013-2017). Lakeview Academy has had a 66 % average admittance rate to the University of Georgia, (last five years).

Lakeview Academy Photo #7 - 100%- the amount of time Lakeview`s college counselor spends on college counseling, (double the national average).

Lakeview Academy Photo #8 - Lakeview academy leads the community in ACT and SAT scores (14% and 15% higher than state average).

Lakeview Academy is a dynamic and nurturing day school for pre-K through grade 12 off I-985 in Gainesville, Georgia.

Known as a leading independent, college-preparatory day school, our students and families describe Lakeview as a family and a learning community that challenges children to reach further than they thought possible. .

Quick Stats (2021)

Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Students: 533 students
Yearly Tuition: $18,250
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

Top Placements

Lakeview Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association of Independent Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Year Founded

1970

Student Body

Total Students

533 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

75 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

18 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Physics, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art 2-D, Studio Art 3-D, Studio Art Drawing, U.S. History, World History

Average SAT score

1220

Average ACT score

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,250

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies by grade. Please see our website under Admissions>Tuition & Financial Aid

% on Financial Aid

25%

Admissions Director

Kim Cottrell

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

42 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Academic Team, Battle of the Books, Coding Club, Community Service, Elementary Choir, Engineering Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Honor Council, Interact Club, International Thespian Society, Junior Beta Club, Junior National Honor Society, Lego Robotics, National Art Honor Society, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Robotics Team, Student Council, Student Government, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Drama, guitar, Music Lessons, One Act Play, Piano, Private Music Lessons, Voice Lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Baseball, basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Sporting Clays, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

School Notes

Lakeview Academy is a dynamic and nurturing coeducational day school for pre-K through grade 12 off I-985 in Gainesville, Georgia. Known as a leading independent, college-preparatory day school, our students and families describe Lakeview as a family and a learning community that challenges children to reach further than they thought possible. This strong sense of community and spirit sets us apart from other schools in Northeast Georgia.
Our students` curiosity is sparked through a rigorous curriculum, and interpersonal relationships are developed through extensive extracurricular activities including award-winning fine arts, athletics, and robotics. We celebrate the uniqueness of every Lakeview student and offer individualized and differentiated learning through intentionally small class sizes. Our school culture encourages students to take educational risks and understand that failure is a critical step along the path to growth, success, and becoming a lifelong learner.
Bus routes available from Cumming, Braselton, and Chateau Elan.

Profile last updated: 01/07/2021

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