Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lakeland Montessori School House ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeland Montessori School House ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakeland Montessori School House's student population of 129 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Montessori is about giving me the tools and opportunities to be the best 'me' I can be.
School Rankings
Lakeland Montessori School House ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeland Montessori School House is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
32%
38%
Black
2%
21%
White
60%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeland Montessori School House's ranking?
Lakeland Montessori School House is ranked #104 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lakeland Montessori School House often compared to?
Lakeland Montessori School Houseis often viewed alongside schools like Magnolia Montessori Academy, Lincoln Avenue Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lakeland Montessori School House?
129 students attend Lakeland Montessori School House.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lakeland Montessori School House students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeland Montessori School House?
Lakeland Montessori School House has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakeland Montessori School House offer ?
Lakeland Montessori School House offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeland Montessori School House part of?
Lakeland Montessori School House is part of Polk School District.
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