For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,875 students in 33844, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 33844, FL are Bethune Academy, Eastside Elementary School and Alta Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33844 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33844, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33844, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethune Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Avenue F
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3334
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3334
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Johnson Ave E
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3254
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3254
Grades: PK-5
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Scenic Hwy S
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3235
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3235
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #44.
Sandhill Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Tyner Rd
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 419-3166
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 419-3166
Grades: PK-5
| 1,017 students
Rank: n/an/a
1008 Avenue D
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 419-3427
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 419-3427
Grades: PK
| n/a students
33844, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Ledwith Avenue
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Haines City Best Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
550 S 30th Street
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Haines City Literarcy Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2800 Hornet Drive
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Grades: 10-11
| 129 students
Haines City Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2799 Sr 17
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 534-0500
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 534-0500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 33844, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 33844, FL include Bethune Academy, Eastside Elementary School and Alta Vista Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33844?
5 public preschools are located in 33844.
What is the racial composition of students in 33844?
33844 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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