Forest Lake Education Center (FLEC), founded in 1929, is a private, non-profit pre-kindergarten-through-eighth grade Christian school.
FLEC aims to be a Christ-centerd school with a focus on Adventist education.
It is supported by the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and six local churches.
Our Mission is to provide an Adventist education that promoted academic excellence and nutures a love of God and services to others.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked FL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Application Deadline: Jul. 29 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Forest Lake Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
610 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jul. 29 / rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
ArtDrum Corps
GuitarOrchestra
Piano草榴社区 Wind Instrument Lessons
Robotics ClubSuzuki Strings
Voice Lessons
School Notes
- Lead. Achieve. Inspire.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Forest Lake Education Center offer?
Forest Lake Education Center offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Forest Lake Education Center's ranking?
Forest Lake Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Forest Lake Education Center?
The application deadline for Forest Lake Education Center is Jul. 29 / rolling (applications are due on Jul. 29 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Forest Lake Education Center is Pace Brantley School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is KinderCare at Hunt Club (0.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Forest City Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7563 Forest City Rd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 299-0703
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 299-0703
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Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
1675 Dixon Road
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 774-0168
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 774-0168
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3221 Sand Lake Rd
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 869-8882
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 869-8882
0.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
500 Education Loop
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 862-8411
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 862-8411
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Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bear Lake Christian Academy
(Christian)
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(407) 270-6691
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 270-6691
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
School Reviews
5 3/14/2013
FLEC is an excellent school. Their programs are challenging and their teachers are Christ-centered. My kids have gone here for years and I would recommend to any of my friends.
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