Best Haines City Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,875 students in Haines City, FL.

The top ranked public preschools in Haines City, 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.

Haines City, FL public preschools have an score of 34% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Haines City have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Public Preschools in Haines City, FL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Bethune Academy

Magnet School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
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900 Avenue F
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3334

Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #22.

Eastside Elementary School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
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1820 Johnson Ave E
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3254

Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Alta Vista Elementary School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
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801 Scenic Hwy S
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3235

Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Sandhill Elementary School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
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1801 Tyner Rd
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 419-3166

Gr: PK-5 | 1,017 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: n/an/a

Haines City Headstart Center

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1008 Avenue D
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 419-3427

Gr: PK

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Haines City, Florida

Haines City, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

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%

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%

Haines City Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281

Gr: 9-12

Scenic Terrace K-8 (Closed 2023)

2799 Sr 17
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 534-0500

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Haines City, FL?

The top ranked public preschools in Haines City, FL include Bethune Academy, Eastside Elementary School and Alta Vista Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Haines City?

5 public preschools are located in Haines City.

What is the racial composition of students in Haines City?

Haines City 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).

Which public preschools in Haines City are often viewed compared to one another?