Preparing The Way Academy in Lakeland, FL serves 21 students in kindergarten through 7th grade within a city–based Christian co–educational program.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 2 full–time teachers, providing education for early elementary to middle school levels.
Preparing The Way Academy ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Florida for diversity, with 100% of its students representing students of color.
Tuition rates and detailed program offerings are aligned with other private schools in the Lakeland area serving similar grade spans.
The school operates in a midsize city locale, offering religious–affiliated private education in Lakeland's urban community.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Preparing The Way Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Preparing The Way Academy?
The application deadline for Preparing The Way Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Preparing The Way Academy is Greater St. Paul Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ Community (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Greater St. Paul Academy
(Baptist)
1130 N Webster Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 682-3662
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 682-3662
1.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 32 students
1111 Forest Park Street
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 688-2771
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 688-2771
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,129 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
1942 West Memorial Boulevard
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 686-8753
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 686-8753
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 41 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
1020 N Kentucky Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 688-0952
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 688-0952
1.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 18 students
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