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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Lakeside School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
320 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Lakeside School's ranking?
The Lakeside School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
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).
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