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Wonderhere Academy

5120 Colbert Rd
Lakeland, FL 33812

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Tel: (863) 698-7782

www.wonderhere.com

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Wonderhere Academy in Lakeland, FL, is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school serving grades 1 through 6 with a total enrollment of 36 students.

The school operates in a midsize city setting and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with four teaching staff members.

Approximately 39% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.

As an alternative school, Wonderhere Academy offers an educational option distinct from traditional private schools in Lakeland.

The school is located near several other private schools in Lakeland, providing families with multiple K–12 educational choices in the area.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 1-6
Enrollment: 36 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-6

Student Body

Total Students

36 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 48%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

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 Wonderhere Academy?

The application deadline for Wonderhere Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 1-6
Enrollment: 36 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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).