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#637 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 44% of private schools
First Academy-leesburg
School · Leesburg, FL
A private school in Leesburg, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
219 N 13TH ST, Leesburg, FL 34748
- 12.2:1 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.
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Where First Academy-leesburg sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,569/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Leesburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,768
Median home value
$226,200
Median rent
$1,181/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34748; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Better Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 57 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
First Academy-leesburg is listed in Leesburg, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Academy-leesburg
First Academy-leesburg is a private school in Leesburg, FL, serving approximately 455 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Academy-leesburg
What grades does First Academy-leesburg serve?
First Academy-leesburg serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend First Academy-leesburg?
First Academy-leesburg has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Academy-leesburg?
The student-teacher ratio at First Academy-leesburg is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Academy-leesburg rank in FL?
First Academy-leesburg ranks #637 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is First Academy-leesburg's MySchoolScout rating?
First Academy-leesburg has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Academy-leesburg a private school?
Yes, First Academy-leesburg is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Academy-leesburg a religious school?
First Academy-leesburg has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 455
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (352) 787-7762
- Area population (ZIP 34748)
- 45,960
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 60.4
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 34748; 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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