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The Lakeside School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Eufaula, AL

1020 Lake Dr, Eufaula, AL 36027

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Eufaula, Alabama, The Lakeside School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 272 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 15% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 63% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
272
Teachers
23.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 146 girls, 126 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 63% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 61% of independent schools in Alabama.
    • Compared with 28 independent schools in Alabama.

    Students by survey year

    237’11–12269’13–14293’15–16296’17–18272’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K56
    K33
    119
    223
    318
    414
    514
    626
    718
    825
    918
    1018
    1122
    1224

    Student body

    White66%
    Asian24%
    Two or more races4%
    Black3%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Help paying tuition in Alabama

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Lakeside School whether it takes part.

    More about Alabama's programs →

    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 The Lakeside School

    What grades does The Lakeside School serve?

    The Lakeside School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend The Lakeside School?

    About 272 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Lakeside School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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