Excellent
#24 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 2% of private schools
Academy Prep Center of Lakeland
Middle School · Lakeland, FL
A private middle school in Lakeland, FL serving grades 5th – 8th.
1021 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33805
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Academy Prep Center of Lakeland sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- County Safety: Average575/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,565
Median home value
$173,800
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
48%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles Middle AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| Lakeland Montessori Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Calvary Baptist Church AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 108 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Academy Prep Center of Lakeland is listed in Lakeland, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Academy Prep Center of Lakeland
Academy Prep Center of Lakeland is a private middle school in Lakeland, FL, serving approximately 117 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy Prep Center of Lakeland
What grades does Academy Prep Center of Lakeland serve?
Academy Prep Center of Lakeland serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Academy Prep Center of Lakeland?
Academy Prep Center of Lakeland has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy Prep Center of Lakeland?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy Prep Center of Lakeland is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Academy Prep Center of Lakeland rank in FL?
Academy Prep Center of Lakeland ranks #24 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Academy Prep Center of Lakeland's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy Prep Center of Lakeland has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Academy Prep Center of Lakeland a private school?
Yes, Academy Prep Center of Lakeland is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Academy Prep Center of Lakeland a religious school?
No, Academy Prep Center of Lakeland is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 9.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 940-8900
- Area population (ZIP 33805)
- 27,391
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33805; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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