Excellent
#42 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 3% of private schools
Lake Forrest Preparatory School
Elementary School · Maitland, FL
A private elementary school in Maitland, FL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
866 LAKE HOWELL RD, Maitland, FL 32751
- 5.1:1 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 Lake Forrest Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,479/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maitland), 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
$94,277
Median home value
$433,100
Median rent
$1,841/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32751; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destined for Destiny Institute IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| English Estates Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Dommerich ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Sterling Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 733 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lake Forrest Preparatory School is listed in Maitland, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lake Forrest Preparatory School
Lake Forrest Preparatory School is a private elementary school in Maitland, FL, serving approximately 141 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Forrest Preparatory School
What grades does Lake Forrest Preparatory School serve?
Lake Forrest Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lake Forrest Preparatory School?
Lake Forrest Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forrest Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Forrest Preparatory School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lake Forrest Preparatory School rank in FL?
Lake Forrest Preparatory School ranks #42 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Lake Forrest Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Forrest Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lake Forrest Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Lake Forrest Preparatory School 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 Lake Forrest Preparatory School a religious school?
No, Lake Forrest Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Seminole County
- Phone
- (407) 331-5144
- Area population (ZIP 32751)
- 22,853
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 32751; 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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