Best Public Charter Schools in Bartow, FL (2025-26)

Best Bartow Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 161 students in Bartow, FL.

The top ranked public charter school in Bartow, FL is Compass Middle Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bartow, FL public charter school have an score of 8% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and score of 17% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Bartow have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Bartow, FL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Compass Middle Charter School

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-8701

Gr: 5-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

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Bartow, Florida 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Bartow Charter School (Closed 2006)

Charter School

1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287

Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 36%

Bartow Youth Academy (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

2415 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954

Gr: 6-12

Bennett Christiansen Academy (Closed 2006)

1239 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5441

Gr: K-8 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 20%

Central Florida Marine Institute (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

103 Bartow Municipal
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-0111

Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 63%

Elementary High School (Closed 2011)

1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521

Elementary K (Closed 2011)

1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521

Elementary M (Closed 2011)

1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521

Elementary N (Closed 2011)

1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521

Gibbons Street Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1860 Gibbons St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430

Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

International Baccalaureate Program High School (Closed 2008)

1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0194

Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Middle School Bb (Closed 2010)

1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521

New Beginnings Youth Academy (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

2325 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-7251

Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

The Oaks Middle Academy (Closed 2006)

455 N Wilson Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5539

Gr: 6-7 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 18%

Polk County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

1p. O. Box 391
Bartow, FL 33831
(863) 534-052

Gr: K-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Polk Regional Detention Center (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

2155 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611

Gr: 4-12

Sheriff's Youth Villa (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

3350 State Road 60 E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0371

Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Bartow, FL?

The top ranked public charter schools in Bartow, FL include Compass Middle Charter School.

How many public charter schools are located in Bartow?

1 public charter schools are located in Bartow.

What is the racial composition of students in Bartow?

Bartow public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).