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Best Polk County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 63 public middle schools serving 38,215 students in Polk County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, FL are Magnolia Montessori Academy, Lakeland Montessori Middle School and Mckeel Academy Of Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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 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: #33.
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: #44.
Union Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1795 Wabash St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7435
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Davenport School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4751 County Road 547 N
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2557
Gr: PK-8 | 1,513 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Rochelle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1501 Martin L King Jr Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
Gr: PK-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5555 Lake Trask Rd
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 419-3088
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
740 Lake Miriam Dr
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,260 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 Ledwith Ave
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5988
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
Polk Halfway House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2145 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Gr: 5-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2222.
Jewett School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 8th St Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Gr: PK-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2323.
Polk Full Time Eschool
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
604 S. Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 354-3999
Gr: K-12 | 455 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2424.
Bella Citta
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33214
(863) 519-7600
Gr: PK-7 | 1,111 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
Mulberry Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Dr Mlk Jr Ave Se
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1066
Gr: 6-8 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2828.
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Hartsell Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2870
Gr: PK-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2929.
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Edgewood Dr N
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Gr: 6-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3030.
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3131.
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
604 S. Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 354-3999
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3232.
Don E Woods Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
213 Lake Ave E
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3325
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3333.
Frostproof Middle/senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Palm Ave N
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7809
Gr: 6-12 | 1,082 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3434.
Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 Sand Mine Rd
Davenport, FL 33897
(863) 259-4001
Gr: PK-8 | 1,347 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3535.
Bartow Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7415
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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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 middle schools in Polk County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, FL include Magnolia Montessori Academy, Lakeland Montessori Middle School and Mckeel Academy Of Technology.
How many public middle schools are located in Polk County?
63 public middle schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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