Grades PreK-9 54 students 9.6 students per teacher Baptist
Private schools in Lakeland, FL
24 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.
Schools near Lakeland
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Grades PreK-12 1,093 students 13.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades 1-5 21 students 5.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades 5-8 131 students 9.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-7 85 students 12.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades 2-8 183 students 10.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian
The Cygnet School
3 mi Grades K-12 108 students 11 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades K-12 698 students 14.9 students per teacher Assembly of God
Grades PreK-12 233 students 8.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-8 443 students 17 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades 6-12 54 students 10.8 students per teacher Assembly of God Special education
Grades PreK-8 396 students 13.7 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)
Grades 3-12 82 students 6.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Grades K-12 148 students 9.5 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades 9-12 401 students 16.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades PreK-12 383 students 10.8 students per teacher Baptist
Grades K-8 172 students 11.2 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades K-12 202 students 15.5 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-12 58 students 13.2 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-6 97 students 12.1 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Sparrow Academy
8 mi Grades 3-12 76 students 5.8 students per teacher Assembly of God Special education
Grades PreK-12 176 students 11.4 students per teacher Pentecostal
Grades PreK-12 129 students 8 students per teacher Church of God
All Saints Academy
11 mi Grades PreK-12 639 students 11.1 students per teacher Episcopal
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Florida pays, and what that leaves you
Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships Education savings account
About $8,000 on average, set by county and grade For 2026-27 the table runs from $7,463 (grades 9-12, lowest county) to $12,217 (grades K-3, Monroe County). Students with disabilities average about $10,000 under FES-UA.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees FES / FTC pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
FES / FTC pays between $7,463 and $12,217 depending on your household. We start with the lower figure. Change it if you know yours. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Keep looking
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- Catholic schools in Lakeland (3)
- Special education schools in Lakeland (3)
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- Private schools in Riverview (24 mi)
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- How FES / FTC works
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Lakeland) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near Lakeland?
We count 24 within 12 miles of downtown Lakeland. Together they enrolled about 6,062 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Lakeland Christian School with 1,093 students.
Which Lakeland private schools take FES / FTC?
Florida publishes a private school directory with scholarship filters and an Excel download. We have not loaded it yet, so we do not mark Florida schools. Use the state directory to confirm.
Will FES / FTC cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.