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Preparing the Way Academy
Elementary School · Lakeland, FL
A private elementary school in Lakeland, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 7th.
303 S VETERANS AVE, Lakeland, FL 33815
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in FL aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
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Where Preparing the Way Academy 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$36,445
Median home value
$42,700
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33815; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk Full Time EschoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Polk Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Magnolia Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Rosabelle W. Blake AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 603 | 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.
Preparing the Way Academy is listed in Lakeland, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Preparing the Way Academy
Preparing the Way Academy is a private elementary school in Lakeland, FL, serving approximately 21 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Preparing the Way Academy
What grades does Preparing the Way Academy serve?
Preparing the Way Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Preparing the Way Academy?
Preparing the Way Academy has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preparing the Way Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Preparing the Way Academy is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Preparing the Way Academy a private school?
Yes, Preparing the Way Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Preparing the Way Academy a religious school?
Preparing the Way Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 808-6242
- Area population (ZIP 33815)
- 14,457
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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.
- 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 33815; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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