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Best Polk County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 37 public charter schools serving 21,524 students in Polk County, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Polk County, FL are Magnolia Montessori Academy, Lakeland Montessori School House and Mckeel Academy Central. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Polk County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
815 S. Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 797-4991
Gr: K-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Montessori School House
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1124 Lake Parker Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Gr: K-6 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Mckeel Academy Central
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
411 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Gr: PK-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1124 N. Lake Parker Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Mckeel Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1810 Parker St W
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Gr: 7-12 | 1,722 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
South Mckeel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2222 Edgewood Dr S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Gr: PK-6 | 1,199 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Berkley Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5240 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 968-5024
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Gr: K-12 | 1,573 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Hartridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Us Highway 92 W
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 956-4434
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Berkley Accelerated
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Gr: 6-10 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
815 Scenic Hwy N
Babson Park, FL 33827
(863) 678-4664
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1051 State Road 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4216
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
114 North Tennessee Ave, Suite
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 204-1771
Gr: 9-10 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Cypress Junction Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Bok Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13895 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 638-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1616.
Four Corners Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9100 Teacher Ln
Davenport, FL 33897
(407) 787-4331
Gr: K-5 | 1,026 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Edward W Bok Academy North
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N 4th Street
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 638-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1919.
New Dimensions High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 Old Pleasnt Hill Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 870-9949
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Mi Escuela Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2130 E. Edgewood Drive, Suite
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 934-2780
Gr: PK-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
495 Holly Hill Rd
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 353-3005
Gr: K-8 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
Lake Wales Senior High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,599 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2323.
Four Corners Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9160 Bella Citta Blvd
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,400 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2424.
Discovery High School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Buena Vista Dr
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 268-7178
Gr: 9-12 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2525.
Janie Howard Wilson School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
306 Florida Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4211
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2626.
Polk Avenue Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Polk Ave E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4244
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2727.
Victory Ridge Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Burns Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2828.
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Ave C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2929.
Compass Middle Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
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%
Rank: #3030.
New Beginnings High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Magnolia Ave Sw, #200
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-5666
Gr: 6-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
716 Bella Vista St E
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 683-6504
Gr: PK | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School
Charter School
999 Avenue H Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-6800
Gr: 11-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Mater Academy Davenport
Charter School
318 Ronald Reagan Pkwy
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 534-0500
Gr: K-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Mater Academy Davenport Middle School
Charter School
318 Ronald Reagan Parkway
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 695-4114
Gr: 6 | 120 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Polk State College Collegiate High School
Charter School
3425 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 669-2322
Gr: 11-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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Polk County 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A.c.e. Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
710 East Bella Vista St
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3189
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Adolescent Residential Campus (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5970 S Orange Blossom Trl
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 518-2932
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Alpi Frostproof Child Development Center (Closed 2014)
701 Hopson Rd
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-3396
Gr: PK | 53 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
618 North Massachussets Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Anna Woodbury Elementary School (Closed 2023)
610 Charleston Avenue
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1133
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
The Apple School (Closed 2007)
3425 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
B.e.s.t. (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2820 K Ville Ave
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 519-8169
Gr: K-5
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
Bartow Youth Training Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Po Box 256
Homeland, FL 33847
(863) 534-3838
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%
Cornerstone Youth Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5400 Bethlehem Rd
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1177
Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology (Closed 2023)
701 Ledwith Avenue
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Davenport Adult And Career Education Center (Closed 2018)
8 Palmetto St W
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 499-2835
Gr: AE
Drop Back In High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
302 Memorial Blvd E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
East Area Adult School (Closed 2023)
300 Bridgers Ave E
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-5475
Eckerd Connects (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1140 N Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Elementary - N Lakeland (Closed 2023)
3315 Kathleen Road
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6020
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 L (Closed 2011)
4525 Bailey Rd
Mulberry, FL 33860
(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
Ese Countywide (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
910 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Gr: K-12
Expulsion Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3225 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Fort Meade Middlesenior High School (Closed 2023)
700 Edgewood Drive, N
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Gr: 6-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Foundation School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1325 George Jenkins Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33802
(863) 682-8111
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Four Corners Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
9160 Bella Citta Blvd
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Gr: 9-12
Four Corners Charter Middle School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
9100 Teacher Lane
Davenport, FL 33897
(407) 787-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frostproof Elementary School (Closed 2023)
118 3rd St W
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7802
Gr: PK-2 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Gause Riverside Academy (Closed 2009)
1002 Ne 6th St
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1144
Gr: 3-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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%
Haines City Best Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
550 S 30th Street
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Haines City Literarcy Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2800 Hornet Drive
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Gr: 10-11 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Polk County, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Polk County, FL include Magnolia Montessori Academy, Lakeland Montessori School House and Mckeel Academy Central.
How many public charter schools are located in Polk County?
37 public charter schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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