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Independent & Secular Schools in Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando
6 independent & secular schools appear in the state record for Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando, and 4 accept the Private School Scholarship ($8,420 K-3 · $7,831 4-8 · $7,639 9-12 in 2026-27). The newer southeast part of the county, around the Lake Nona Medical City campus and the Narcoossee Road corridor.
Source and date. School details on this page come from the Florida Department of Education Private School Directory (Orange County district), pulled October 28, 2026. The scholarship flags show what the state recorded on that date. Tuition is not reported to the state, so confirm it with the school.
Which independent & secular schools are in Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando?
Independent schools in Orange County run from small Montessori programs to large preparatory campuses, so compare net price rather than sticker price.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | State scholarship | FES-UA / PEP | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranium Academy of East Orlando 10275 Savannah Park Dr, Orlando 32832 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Developing Minds 19475 Boggy Creek Road, Suite C, Orlando 32832 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando | K-07 | Not listed | — | — |
| Ilingo Academy 9830 Mere Pky, Orlando 32832 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Mater Virtual Academy at Narcoossee 8315 Academy Drive, Orlando 32827 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando | 06-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Montessori Schl of Lake Nona Dba Nona Park 9186 Dowden Rd, Orlando 32827 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Xl Academy 12314 Suttner Ave, Orlando 32827 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
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