Small by Design.
Strong by Intention.

A Private Middle School

Serving Grades 6–8, Now Enrolling Founding Families

Redefining the middle school experience in Gwinnett County.

Small by Design.
Strong by Intention.

A Private Middle School

Serving Grades 6–8, Now Enrolling Founding Families

Redefining the middle school experience in Gwinnett County.

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Small Size Classrooms

Small Size Classrooms

13 students per grade to ensure individualized instruction.

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Experienced, Certified Teachers

Experienced, Certified Teachers

Teachers who deliver structured, high quality instruction.

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A Community, Our Learners Thrive

A Community, Our Learners Thrive

Students build confidence in a environment that supports them.

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Mastery Based Instruction

Mastery Based Instruction

Students learn through small group mastery sessions.

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Middle School, Redefined.
Middle School, Redefined.
Middle School, Redefined.
About Us

Middle School, Redefined.

At L&E Middle Prep Academy, students do not just move through middle school — they experience it with purpose, confidence, and connection.

For many families, the traditional middle school experience can feel too large, too fast, and too impersonal. In crowded classrooms, students may move through the day without feeling truly seen. L&E Middle Prep Academy offers a different experience. Our small-by-design model allows teachers to meet students where they are and take them where they need to go.

We are not simply preparing students for the next grade level — we are preparing them to be ready for high school on day one.

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Intentional Small Class Sizes

Enrollment is intentionally limited to 13 students per grade, creating space for strong teacher engagement, meaningful academic support, and a true sense of belonging.

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Personalized Learning Support

Our small-by-design model allows teachers to meet students where they are and take them where they need to go — whether a student needs more time to master a concept or deeper academic challenge.

Why Choose Us

Why Choose L & E Middle Prep Academy?

Capped at 13 students per grade to ensure individualized instruction and meaningful teacher engagement.

Dedicated teachers who deliver structured, high-quality instruction and support student growth at every level.

Students learn through direct instruction and small group mastery sessions, ensuring both support and challenge within the same classroom.

A structured and supportive learning community where every student is challenged, included, and encouraged to grow.

Students leave L&E Middle Prep Academy confident, capable, and fully prepared to succeed in high school.

Students collaborate, grow, and build confidence within a learning environment designed to support both academic and personal development.

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APPLY TO L&E

Begin Your Student’s Middle School Journey

L&E Middle Prep Academy is now welcoming families for grades 6–8. Our admissions process is designed to help families learn more about our small, intentional learning environment, our Guided Mastery Model, and our commitment to helping students build a strong academic foundation.

  • Grade 6 Admissions
  • Grade 7 Admissions
  • Grade 8 Admissions
  • Personalized Learning
  • Hands-On Learning
  • Guided Mastery Model
  • Core Academic Subjects
  • Family Partnership
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OUR FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Founder & Director

Leah Bryant, Founder and Executive Director of L & E Middle Prep Academy, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Florida and brings over 25 years of experience in both public and private education. She has taught across grade levels—from early elementary to high school reading—and has extensive experience developing English Language Arts curriculum for grades K–8 in the United States and internationally.

Her mission is simple yet powerful: to create a school where every child feels seen, supported, and challenged to grow—academically, socially, and creatively.

Executive Director, Leah Bryant

INTERESTED IN JOINING US?

Discover a Middle School Built for Your Student’s Growth

L&E Middle Prep Academy welcomes families seeking a small, supportive, and academically focused environment for grades 6–8. With intentional class sizes, teacher-led instruction, and a Guided Mastery Model, we help students build confidence, strengthen core skills, and grow into independent learners.