For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,245 students in Avon Park, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Avon Park, FL are Avon Elementary School, Park Elementary School and Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avon Park, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Avon Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Avon Park, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 Winthrop St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4355
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4355
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 E Palmetto St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4373
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4373
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
867 Memorial Dr
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 784-0200
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 784-0200
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Avon Park Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Lake Ave
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4333
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4333
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Avon Park, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Highlands Youth Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
242 South Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-3815
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-3815
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Hopewell Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
100 E 4th St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-6818
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-6818
Grades: K-5
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Avon Park, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Avon Park, FL include Avon Elementary School, Park Elementary School and Memorial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Avon Park, FL?
4 public elementary schools are located in Avon Park, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Avon Park, FL?
Avon Park, FL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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