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Best Polk County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 86 public preschools serving 52,924 students in Polk County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, FL are Mckeel Academy Central, South Mckeel Academy and Frank E. Brigham Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Polk County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Frank E. Brigham Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Avenue C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Valleyview Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2900 State Rd 540a E
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3535
Gr: PK-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
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: #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.
Highlands Grove Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4510 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3002
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Winston Academy Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3415 Swindell Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 499-2890
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Dundee Elementary Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 Frederick Ave
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3316
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7001 State Highway 653
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 326-5388
Gr: PK-5 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Scott Lake Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1140 County Road 540a E
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3520
Gr: PK-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
James W. Sikes Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2727 Shepherd Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 648-3525
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2650 Southwest Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Alturas Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
420 4th St
Alturas, FL 33820
(863) 519-3917
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Wendell Watson Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6800 Walt Williams Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Lake Alfred Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Cummings St E
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5985
Gr: PK-5 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Spessard L Holland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2342 Ef Griffin Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 648-3031
Gr: PK-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2323.
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5500 Yates Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 701-1450
Gr: PK-5 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2424.
Bethune Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Avenue F
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3334
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
Sleepy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2285 Sleepy Hill Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 815-6768
Gr: PK-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2626.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Gilbert St
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 298-7977
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2727.
Highland City Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5355 9th Street Se
Highland City, FL 33846
(863) 648-3540
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2828.
Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Charleston Ave S
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1133
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2929.
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Mcleod Rd
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7820
Gr: PK-5 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3030.
Willow Oak School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4815 Bailey Road
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 417-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3131.
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3725 Clevelnd Hts Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 648-3510
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3232.
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8201 Park Byrd Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6011
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3333.
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: #3434.
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: #3535.
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Leelon Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6044
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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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 preschools in Polk County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, FL include Mckeel Academy Central, South Mckeel Academy and Frank E. Brigham Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County?
86 public preschools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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