Lakeside Christian School Tuition 2026-27: $14,000

Lakeside Christian School is a Christian private school in Clearwater, FL teaching grades K-12. It reported 370 students in its 2024 annual survey to the Florida Department of Education. It is on Florida’s official FES / FTC list.

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School facts

Grades: K-12
Students: 370
Student body: Coeducational
Affiliation: Christian (nondenominational)
Accreditation: ACSI

We list this school from the state’s official program list. It was not in the 2023-24 federal survey, so these facts come from the school’s 2024 annual survey to the Florida Department of Education, as its private school directory shows them, and accreditation as the directory lists it. Enrollment counts kindergarten to grade 12. Ask the school for today’s figures. Where this comes from. Something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.

Lakeside Christian School tuition, and what FES / FTC pays

Published tuition (2026-27): grades K to 5: $14,000 · grades 6 to 8: $14,000 · grades 9 to 12: $14,000.

Base tuition is $14,000 for all K to 12 students; the school runs an income-based four-tier program under which many families pay $0 to $5,000 after Step Up scholarships.

After a $7,463 to $12,217 FES / FTC award, a family would pay about $1,783 to $6,537 a year for the lowest published price we list (grades K to 5), if approved. Discounts and aid are not included.

Tuition from Lakeside Christian School's website, checked October 6, 2026. Some grades or programs may cost more or less. Confirm with the school.

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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, October 2, 2026. Sources and how to apply

What would you pay at Lakeside Christian School?

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We filled in the lowest published price we list for Lakeside Christian School (grades K to 5, 2026-27). Change it for your child’s grade. FES / FTC pays between $7,463 and $12,217 depending on where you live and other factors. 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.

Questions to ask Lakeside Christian School

Is the published tuition still current for 2026-27, and which fees are required on top of it?
Do you still take Step Up scholarships (FES and FTC) for 2026-27, and for which grades?
Can the FES / FTC account pay you directly, and when do you need the first payment?
Is there a waitlist or an application deadline for my child’s grade?
Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?

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Other private schools nearby

School	Grades	Students	Per teacher	Affiliation	Miles
Genesis Christian Academy ✓	K-12	24	4.8	Pentecostal	<1
The Depaul School ✓	K-4	39	not reported	Nonsectarian	1
Service Learning School ✓	K-12	34	34	Nonsectarian	1
Delphi Academy of Florida ✓	PreK-12	239	10.9	Nonsectarian	1
Skycrest Christian School ✓	PreK-8	553	15.8	Baptist	2
Every Kids A Genius ✓	2-11	13	6.5	Nonsectarian	2
Cornerstone Christian School	PreK-8	51	10.2	Christian (nondenominational)	2
Countryside Christian Center-Dunedin Campus ✓	PreK-8	not reported	not reported	not reported	2

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