Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Lakeside School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
The Lakeside School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Motto
Leaders, Scholars, and Champions
Student Body
Total Students
320 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- If you are looking for a school that will challenge and inspire your child to reach higher than he or she ever imagined, your search is over.
- The Lakeside School is, however, more than a challenge and inspiration.
- It is a remarkable community of teachers, parents, and students from many different races, religions, and creeds learning together in a positive environment that always strives for excellence.
- For nearly four decades, students at Lakeside have been taught to value inquiry, embrace difference, think critically, act selflessly and to be themselves.
- If you are looking for a school that will challenge and inspire your child to reach higher than he or she ever imagined, your search is over. The Lakeside School is, however, more than a challenge and inspiration. It is a remarkable community of teachers, parents, and students from many different races, religions, and creeds learning together in a positive environment that always strives for excellence. For nearly four decades, students at Lakeside have been taught to value inquiry, embrace difference, think critically, act selflessly and to be themselves.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Lakeside School cost?
The Lakeside School's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.
What schools are The Lakeside School often compared to?
The Lakeside School is often viewed alongside schools like Dixie Academy, Parkview Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of The Lakeside School?
The acceptance rate of The Lakeside School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. The Lakeside School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Alabama with low acceptance rates.
What is The Lakeside School's ranking?
The Lakeside School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for The Lakeside School?
The application deadline for The Lakeside School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: The Lakeside School vs. Dixie Academy, The Lakeside School vs. Parkview Christian School
The nearest high school to The Lakeside School is Abbeville Christian Academy (24.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Parkview Christian School (2.3 miles away)
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Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students
Baptist
608 S Eufaula Ave
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 687-4449
Distance: 24.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students
Christian
258 Ml Tillis Dr
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-5100
Distance: 26.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Christian
Po Box 67
Louisville, AL 36048
(334) 266-5311
Distance: 29.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students
All-girls (Assembly of God)
14 Motts Dr
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 855-3695
Distance: 36.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students
Christian
220 Hicks Industrial Blvd
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 738-4800
Distance: 24.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students
Christian
258 Ml Tillis Dr
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-5100
Distance: 26.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Christian
Po Box 67
Louisville, AL 36048
(334) 266-5311
Distance: 29.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students
All-girls (Assembly of God)
14 Motts Dr
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 855-3695
Distance: 36.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students
Christian
220 Hicks Industrial Blvd
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 738-4800
Distance: 39.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 738 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
5801 Summerville Rd
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 297-3614
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students
Baptist
608 S Eufaula Ave
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 687-4449
Distance: 24.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students
Christian
258 Ml Tillis Dr
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-5100
Distance: 26.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Christian
Po Box 67
Louisville, AL 36048
(334) 266-5311
Distance: 29.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students
All-girls (Assembly of God)
14 Motts Dr
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 855-3695
Distance: 36.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students
Christian
220 Hicks Industrial Blvd
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 738-4800
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students
Baptist
608 S Eufaula Ave
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 687-4449
Distance: 24.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students
Christian
258 Ml Tillis Dr
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-5100
Distance: 26.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Christian
Po Box 67
Louisville, AL 36048
(334) 266-5311
Distance: 36.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students
Christian
220 Hicks Industrial Blvd
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 738-4800
Distance: 37.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Catholic
318 Seale Rd Ste A
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-6371
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 S Midway Street
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3545
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3545
8560.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: 7% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
831 West Washington Street
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 689-5059
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 689-5059
8568.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 6,104 students Minority enrollment: 48%
520 Pump Station Rd
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 687-1140
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 687-1140
8568.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 623 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
422 Sanford Ave
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 687-1134
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 687-1134
8568.6 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Alternative School
530 Lake Drive
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 687-1100
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 687-1100
8568.6 miles
Gr: 6-12
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The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,686 for elementary schools and $11,698 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Alabama is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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