Top 10 Best 34266 Florida Public Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,116 students in 34266, FL.
The top ranked public schools in 34266, FL are Memorial Elementary School, West Elementary School and Desoto Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34266 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public school average of 59%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 34266, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34266, FL Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
851 E Hickory St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0755
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0755
Grades: PK-5
| 886 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 W Imogene St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3155
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3155
Grades: PK-5
| 767 students
Rank: #33.
Desoto Secondary School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 N Wilson Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
Rank: #44.
Desoto Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 E Gibson St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4133
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4133
Grades: 6-8
| 989 students
Rank: #55.
Desoto County High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1710 E Gibson St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3434
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 1,169 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: K-12
| 222 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital And Homebound
Special Education School
494 N Manatee Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0261
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0261
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Reduced Services
Alternative School
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: PK
| n/a students
34266, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carlstrom Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5871 Southeast Hwy 31
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-5367
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-5367
Grades: 6-12
| 126 students
Desoto Alternative Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5891 Se Highway 31
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0151
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0151
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Desoto County Adult Education Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
318 N Wilson Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Grades: PK
| 41 students
Joshua Creek Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5871 Southeast Hwy 31
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-5300
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-5300
Grades: 6-12
| 125 students
Private Pk Ese Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
4846 Sw Shores Ave, Pk Unit
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4511
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4511
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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