Excellent
#7 of 142 private schools in KS
Top 4% of private schools
Lakemary Center
School
100 LAKEMARY DR, Paola, KS 66071
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
8.5
Grades
4th – 12th
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
8.5
Grades
4th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Kansas private schools
#7 of 142
In Paola
#1 of 2
public schools
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About Lakemary Center
Lakemary Center is a private school in Paola, KS. Lakemary Center serves approximately 83 students, and covers grades 4th-12th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Lakemary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 142 private schools in KS.
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- KS avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 83 students, Lakemary Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.9:1 students to teachers, Lakemary Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Lakemary Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Lakemary Center compares to the 4 public schools in Paola, KS
Student Demographics
All Schools in Paola
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lakemary Center (this school) | 8.5 |
| Paola High | 6.5 |
| Paola Middle | 6.6 |
| Sunflower Elem | 8.8 |
| Cottonwood Elem | 8.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 KS.
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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 KS
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
100 LAKEMARY DR, Paola, KS 66071
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lakemary Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. Sunflower Elem (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Spring Hill Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 12.0 miles away, in nearby Spring Hill), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Broadmoor Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 10.6 miles away, in nearby Louisburg), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Paola, see our Paola schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Paola High Paola | 0.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Paola Middle Paola | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Sunflower Elem Paola | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL Paola | 0.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Cottonwood Elem Paola | 0.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Osawatomie Middle School Osawatomie | 6.8 mi | 3.9 |
| Osawatomie High Osawatomie | 7.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Osawatomie Virtual School Osawatomie | 7.3 mi | — |
| Trojan Elem Osawatomie | 8.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Swenson Early Childhood Education Center Osawatomie | 8.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Insight School of Kansas Spring Hill | 11.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Kansas Virtual Academy (KSVA) Spring Hill | 11.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Spring Hill Middle School Spring Hill | 11.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Spring Hill Elementary School Spring Hill | 12.0 mi | 8.4 |
| Broadmoor Elementary Louisburg | 10.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Louisburg Middle Louisburg | 10.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Louisburg High Louisburg | 11.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Spring Hill High School Spring Hill | 14.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Rockville Elementary School Louisburg | 11.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Nike Elementary Gardner | 14.7 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 66071 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,042
Median Home Value
$261,400
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
Population
12,425
College Educated
30.5%
Homeownership
78.6%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Median Age
45.9
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|---|---|
| HORIZON ACADEMY Roeland Park, KS | 8.6 |
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| FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST SCHOOL Liberal, KS | 8.0 |
| Pawnee Heights Rozel, KS | 7.4 |
| INDEPENDENCE BIBLE SCHOOL Independence, KS | 7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lakemary Center
What grades does Lakemary Center serve?
Lakemary Center serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Lakemary Center?
Lakemary Center has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakemary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakemary Center is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lakemary Center rank in KS?
Lakemary Center ranks #7 of 142 private schools in KS.
What is Lakemary Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakemary Center 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 Lakemary Center a private school?
Yes, Lakemary Center 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 Lakemary Center a religious school?
No, Lakemary Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Gender Split
- 72% M / 28% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 189 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Miami County
- Phone
- (913) 259-7167
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