#1 Best Private Schools in Lakeland, FL
St. Anthony Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
A+Overall grade172 students11 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Lakeland, FL
Private schools in Lakeland, FL with the highest overall grades. Top 14 of 14 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Lakeland, FL
Geneva Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
A+Overall grade233 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Lakeland, FL
Parkway Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 882% since 2011–12
Lakeland, FL
A+Overall grade383 students11 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Lakeland, FL
Academy Prep Center of Lakeland
Independent school · Grades 5–8
One of 5 independent schools in Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
A-Overall grade131 students9 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Lakeland, FL
Head of the Class Learning Center
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7
One of 5 independent schools in Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
B+Overall grade85 students12 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Lakeland, FL
Resurrection Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Catholic school in Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
B+Overall grade443 students17 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Lakeland, FL
Victory Christian Academy
Assembly of God school · Grades K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Lakeland, FL
B+Overall grade698 students15 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
B+Overall grade1,093 students13 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in Lakeland, FL
Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College
Independent school · Grades 2–8
The largest independent school in Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
BOverall grade183 students11 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in Lakeland, FL
The Cygnet School
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 5 independent schools in Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
BOverall grade108 students11 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in Lakeland, FL
Families of Faith Christian Academy International
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in Florida
Lakeland, FL
BOverall grade148 students10 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in Lakeland, FL
Ces Academy of Lakeland
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 288% since 2015–16
Lakeland, FL
BOverall grade202 students16 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in Lakeland, FL
St. Paul Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 49% since 2011–12
Lakeland, FL
BOverall grade396 students14 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in Lakeland, FL
Santa Fe Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Growing: enrollment up 28% since 2015–16
Lakeland, FL
B-Overall grade401 students17 students per teacher
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