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Preparing The Way Academy

303 S Veterans Ave Lakeland, FL 33815

Tel: (863) 808-6242

www.preparingthewayacademy.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-7
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

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 (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-7
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Preparing The Way Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Preparing The Way Academy
Kind	2
1	3
2	3
3	3
4	1
5	5
6	3
7	1

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Student Body

Total Students

21 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lakeland, FL is $12,223 for elementary schools and $12,656 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lakeland, FL is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).