Lake Eola Charter School

Lake Eola Charter school is a hidden gem. Unlike the public school, LECS sees your child as an individual with multiple talents. They are not reduced to test score. The school environment is small so everyone knows your child, including the administration. We are a family who truly care for our students and each other. The curriculum is unique and allows students to show their knowledge in multiple ways. Advanced students are given just as much attention as those who struggle. Students have Spanish language classes starting in Kindergarten. Starting in 4th grade, students change classes, which means their teachers excel in the subject area they teach. Clubs and team wheel offer students the ability to find and explore their passions. Parents are highly involved which equates to higher scores and lower behavioral issues. Parents are encouraged to come to the school, unlike public schools. It is truly like getting a free private school education.

We have been at this school for going on 9 years. Our student won one of the seven slots in their lottery starting in kindergarten. We love this school, and the teachers are terrific. We have been through many changes. Including three very different directors. The first was not pleasant but she loved the students. The second was hard to get to know. The current director is great. He is always visible and approachable. He is bringing the school into the future and has implemented sports, choir, and positive change. This is a very safe school and takes security seriously. The students are taught to look out for each other and being that it is a small school it's easy to do that. Our teachers create their own curriculum and thus far it has been wonderful. The requirement is that you, as a parent, serve 25-30 hours a school year volunteering and a small fee. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone that is looking for a school that is small, great education, and wants to be involved in their student's life. It has been the best choice we have made for our student. I cannot say enough to convey how great this school is.

We feel lucky to have had the chance to be part of this school. The teachers are amazing.

Our experience so far at LECS has been great. We have been here for 5+ years and plan to stay till 8th grade. For the most part all of the teachers and staff are great.

My family had a very negative experience with this school. I regret having switched my child here and I wish I would've dug a little deeper beyond just test results and online reviews. Please do yourself a favor and visit the school, talk to current parents of students in the higher grades. If you don't fit in, they will make it hard on your child here.