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Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College

Independent school · Grades 2–8

Lakeland, FL

1140 Frank Lloyd Wright Way, Lakeland, FL 33801

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest independent school in Lakeland
  • Growing: enrollment up 73% since 2013–14

In Lakeland, Florida, Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College is an independent private school for students from 2nd grade through 8th grade. About 183 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 73% since 2013–14. 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 2–8
Students
183
Teachers
17 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 74 girls, 109 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 92% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    106’13–14106’15–16138’17–18148’21–22183’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    222
    324
    436
    536
    630
    722
    813

    Student body

    White73%
    Hispanic or Latino22%
    Black5%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College

    What grades does Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College serve?

    Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College serves grades 2–8.

    How many students attend Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College?

    About 183 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College?

    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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