Lake Mary Preparatory School

What Lake Mary Preparatory School does

Lake Mary Preparatory School, founded in 1999 in Lake Mary, Florida (Seminole County), is a private, nonprofit, co-educational independent school serving approximately 595 students from PreK4 through 12th grade across a 26+ acre single campus. Operated with a 7:1–8:1 student-to-teacher ratio and 108 employees including 59 teaching faculty (41% holding advanced degrees, four with doctorates), the school delivers a three-tier educational structure — Lower School (PreK4–Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and Upper School (Grades 9–12) — offering 20 AP courses plus the AP Capstone program, a College Board program only available at LMP within Central Florida's private school market.

The school's core product is a college-preparatory education enhanced by differentiated academic programs: the AP Capstone curriculum (AP Seminar and AP Research), a STEAM focus with dedicated Makerspace and Think Tank facilities supporting robotics (VEX, Arduino), CAD, 3D printing, and laser cutting/engraving, comprehensive performing/fine/digital arts, and an athletics program with 36 teams. Auxiliary student support services include college guidance beginning in 9th grade, an international students program with homestay options serving 15% of enrollment from over 57 countries, extended care, and community-school enrichment and summer camps.

Revenue is generated primarily through grade-tiered tuition ranging $14,710 (PreK4) to $21,680 (9–12) for the 2026–27 school year, supplemented by non-refundable application fees ($100 domestic / $300 international), per-sport athletic fees, and homestay program fees. The school accepts Florida Empowerment Scholarship funds (FES-EO, FES-UA, HOPE) through Step Up For Students, providing $7,000–$10,000 per qualifying student. Multiple payment cadences (annual, bi-annual with $250 finance charge, 10-month with $500 finance charge) lower collection friction. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: relationship-led admissions with campus tours, virtual tours, a SchoolAdmin online application portal, and proactive international recruitment. The school is accredited by FCIS, SAIS, and Cognia.

Name

Lake Mary Preparatory School

Legal name

Lake Mary Preparatory School

Website

https://lakemaryprep.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lake Mary Preparatory School is a private nonprofit K-12 college-preparatory school in Lake Mary, Florida, serving ~595 students PreK4–12 with AP Capstone, STEAM, and international programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Mary

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for grades PreK4 through 12th grade. Tuition varies by grade level from $14,710 (PreK4) to $21,680 (9th-12th grade) for 2026-2027 school year.
2. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fees: $100 for domestic students, $300 for international students.
3. State Funded Scholarships: Accepts Florida Empowerment Scholarship (FES-EO), FES-UA, and HOPE Scholarship through Step Up For Students, providing $7,000-$10,000 per student.
4. Homestay Program Fees: Additional fees for international student homestay program providing accommodation with host families.
5. Athletic Fees: Per-sport athletic fees covering equipment, uniforms, game officials, league/tournament fees, FHSAA fees, Pride Packs, awards banquets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lake Mary Preparatory School is a private co-educational day school serving students from PreK4 through 12th grade on a 26+ acre campus in Lake Mary, Florida. Its core offering is a tuition-based college-preparatory education organized in three tiers (Lower School, Middle School, Upper School), supplemented by 20 AP courses, the AP Capstone program, comprehensive STEAM, arts, and athletics programs, college counseling, and international student services. The school serves approximately 595 students annually and markets itself as a top-ranked private prep school in Seminole County.

Product overview

Lake Mary Preparatory School is a private co-educational institution serving students from PreK4 through 12th grade. The school operates a three-tier educational structure consisting of Lower School (PreK4-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Upper School (Grades 9-12). Beyond core academics, the school offers specialized programs including AP Capstone (the first and only private school program of its kind in Central Florida), STEAM Education with dedicated Makerspaces and tools like 3D printers and laser engravers, and comprehensive Arts programs spanning Performing Arts, Fine Arts, and Digital Arts. The institution also provides an Athletics program with 24 sports teams, College Guidance services beginning in ninth grade, an International Students Program with Homestay options, Extended Care, Community School extracurricular enrichment, and Summer Camps. The school emphasizes a whole-child approach combining academics, athletics, and arts with a focus on global citizenship and critical thinking.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lower School (PreK4 - Grade 5) Safe, nurturing, and academically rigorous learning environment that builds a strong foundation for scholars in PreK4 through 5th grade, incorporating a whole-child approach to learning and differentiated instruction.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) Program for grades 6-8 focused on developing writing and critical thinking skills across disciplines along with social and emotional development, including an advisory program and grade-level trips.
• Upper School (Grades 9-12) College-preparatory program with rigorous courses including standard, honors, and AP offerings, requiring 26 credits to graduate with most students completing over 30 credits.
• AP Capstone Program College Board program comprising AP Seminar and AP Research courses, the first and only private school program of its kind in Central Florida, developing independent research and communication skills using the QUEST framework for interdisciplinary study.
• STEAM Education Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math curriculum integrated across all grade levels with dedicated Makerspace, Think Tank classroom, robotics, and tools including 3D printers, laser engravers, VEX, Arduino, and CAD software.
• Performing Arts Comprehensive music and theatre program linking students through performances, including drama productions and musical performances from Lower School through Upper School.
• Fine Arts Visual arts curriculum covering drawing, painting, sculpting, pottery, and crafts with studios equipped with potter's wheels, kilns for ceramic and glasswork.
• Digital Arts Digital media courses including graphic design, video production, animation, yearbook, and photography using Adobe Creative Cloud software, iMac computers, and Final Cut Pro.
• Athletics Program Interscholastic athletic program with teams across fall, winter, and spring seasons including football, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, swimming, and track and field, competing in FHSAA district play.
• College Guidance Comprehensive college counseling program beginning in ninth grade with workshops, guest speakers, individual counseling, standardized testing preparation, and financial aid guidance.
• International Students Program Program welcoming international students in grades 9-12 with homestay options, supporting students from over 40 countries with cultural integration and English language support.
• Homestay Program Host family placement program for international exchange students from over 20 countries, providing authentic American living experience with local host families.
• Extended Care After-school care program for students requiring supervision beyond regular school hours.
• Community School (Extracurricular Programs) After-school enrichment classes offered to LMP families and community members in fall, winter, and spring sessions covering various interests and activities.
• Summer Camps Summer camp programs including specialized offerings like Mini Medics introducing students to medicine.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Step Up For StudentscoreOthersState-approved scholarship organization through which families can use Florida Empowerment Scholarship (FES-EO), FES-UA, and HOPE Scholarship funds toward tuition. Scholarships award $7,000-$10,000 per student to defray education costs.
• Kairos AdventuresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for Special Olympics Inspired Day of Inclusion, bringing together students for activities promoting inclusion and community engagement.
• ACIS (American Council for International Studies)minorOthersEducational travel organization providing international field trip experiences. ACIS surveys show significant impact of international travel on students' education and career choices.
• Lands' EndminorOthersUniform supplier providing cotton uniform polos and variety of uniform bottoms through dedicated school store page.
• UCP Lake MaryminorOthersLocal charity benefiting from Lake Scary 5K fundraiser, which raised $15,000 in 2024 for UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) Lake Mary through community running event.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Montverde Academy: Montverde, FL private co-educational day and boarding school (PreK3–12) in the Orlando metro. Comparable to Lake Mary Prep on private college-prep model, international student recruitment, AP offerings, and competitive athletic programs.
• Saint Andrew's School: Boca Raton, FL private co-educational college-preparatory school (grades JK–12). Comparable to Lake Mary Prep on the high-achieving Florida private school profile with extensive AP offerings, competitive athletics, and college counseling infrastructure.
• Berkeley Preparatory School: Tampa, FL private co-educational college-prep school (PreK–12). Comparable to Lake Mary Prep as a top-tier Florida private preparatory school with AP curriculum, 100% college acceptance, and strong athletics — though in a different metro.
• The First Academy: Orlando, FL private K-12 Christian college-preparatory school. Comparable to Lake Mary Prep as a co-ed, AP-offering, college-counseling-focused private school competing for the same Orlando-metro tuition-paying families.
• The Master's Academy: Oviedo, FL private K-12 Christian college-preparatory school in the greater Orlando area. Comparable to Lake Mary Prep as a nearby, similarly-sized private school competing directly for Seminole County tuition-paying families.
• Trinity Preparatory School: Winter Park, FL private co-educational college preparatory school serving grades 6–12 in the Orlando metro. Most directly comparable to Lake Mary Prep given similar size, college-prep mission, AP-heavy curriculum, and overlapping Seminole/Orange County feeder market.
• The Geneva School: Winter Park, FL private classical Christian K-12 school in the Orlando metro. Comparable to Lake Mary Prep as a regional private school competing for tuition-paying families with a college-preparatory curriculum.
• The Bolles School: Jacksonville, FL private co-educational college-prep day and boarding school (PreK–12). Comparable to Lake Mary Prep as a top Florida private prep school with strong athletics, AP-heavy academics, and international student recruitment.

Broad incumbents

• BASIS Charter Schools: National network of high-achieving college-prep charter and private schools known for STEM rigor and AP performance. Comparable to Lake Mary Prep on AP-heavy, college-prep mission and STEAM emphasis, but operating at a much larger multi-campus scale.

Emerging players

• Orlando Science Schools: Orlando, FL STEM-focused public charter K-12 school. Comparable to Lake Mary Prep on STEAM curriculum emphasis and family appeal for STEM-oriented education, though operating as a charter rather than a private institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lakemaryprep
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/lakemaryprepgnn
• Facebookfacebook.com/lakemaryprep
• Instagraminstagram.com/lakemaryprep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/lake-mary-preparatory-school

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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