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 (2026)
- 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
Diversity
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.: 11:1
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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School
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 | 1,161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Pathway of Lakeland, inc ![Pathway of Lakeland, inc Photo]( "Pathway of Lakeland, inc Photo")
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
School
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 | 1,161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Solutions Academy
Special Education School
1525 Martin Luther King Jr.ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 712-2710
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 712-2710
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-10 | 20 students
4210 Old Mulberry Rd
Plant City, FL 33567
(863) 606-6341
Plant City, FL 33567
(863) 606-6341
2.2 miles
Gr: K-10 | 63 students
Geneva Classical Academy ![Geneva Classical Academy Photo - Knowledgeable and dedicated teachers]( "Geneva Classical Academy Photo - Knowledgeable and dedicated teachers")
(Christian)
1736 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 644-1408
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 644-1408
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
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 | 1,161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 15 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
1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 940-8900
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 940-8900
1.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 117 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1111 Forest Park Street
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 688-2771
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 688-2771
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Pathway of Lakeland, inc ![Pathway of Lakeland, inc Photo]( "Pathway of Lakeland, inc Photo")
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
Geneva Classical Academy ![Geneva Classical Academy Photo - Knowledgeable and dedicated teachers]( "Geneva Classical Academy Photo - Knowledgeable and dedicated teachers")
(Christian)
1736 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 644-1408
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 644-1408
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4450 Harden Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 644-7710
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 644-7710
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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Quick Facts
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Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 671-5115
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 671-5115
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Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5288
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(813) 442-7396
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(813) 442-7396
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Rank:
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(813) 671-5060
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5060
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Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8234
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