For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,845 students in 33870, FL (there are , serving 647 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 33870, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33870, FL are Woodlawn Elementary School, Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program and Sebring Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33870 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33870, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33870, FL 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
817 Woodlawn Dr
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Gr: PK-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Sebring Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Center Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Highlands Virtual School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Gr: K-12 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Sebring High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3514 Kenilworth Blvd
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5500
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,901 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Fred Wild Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
The Academy At Youth Care Lane
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4121 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Gr: 4-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands County Schools Jail Program
Alternative School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
3560 Us Highway 27 S
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 314-5281
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 314-5281
Gr: K | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Non-enrolled Pk Exceptional Educational Program
Special Education School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Gr: PK | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
3560 Us-27
Sebring, FL 33870
(813) 314-5281
Sebring, FL 33870
(813) 314-5281
Gr: PK | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
33870, Florida 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4121 Youth Care Lane
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Alternative Unlimited Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5555
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5555
Gr: 9-12
Highlands County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33870, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33870, FL include Woodlawn Elementary School, Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program and Sebring Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 33870?
12 public schools are located in 33870.
What percentage of students in 33870 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 33870 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33870?
33870 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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