Lake Forrest Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Maitland, FL
866 Lake Howell Rd, Maitland, FL 32751
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Maitland since at least 2011
In Maitland, Florida, Lake Forrest Preparatory School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 185 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 19% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 185
- Teachers
- 18.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 97 girls, 88 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 93% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Lake Forrest Preparatory School whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Lake Forrest Preparatory School
What grades does Lake Forrest Preparatory School serve?
Lake Forrest Preparatory School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Lake Forrest Preparatory School?
About 185 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Lake Forrest Preparatory School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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