For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 5,676 students in Highlands County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Highlands County, FL are Sun 'n Lake Elementary School, Cracker Trail Elementary School and Lake Country Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highlands County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Highlands County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Highlands County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sun 'n Lake Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4515 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5464
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5464
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Cracker Trail Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 Sparta Rd
Sebring, FL 33875
(863) 471-5777
Sebring, FL 33875
(863) 471-5777
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Country Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
516 County Road 29
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5050
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #44.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #55.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
817 Woodlawn Dr
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #66.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
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: #77.
Fred Wild Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #88.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
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: #99.
Lake Placid Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: PK-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
3560 Us Highway 27 S
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 314-5281
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 314-5281
Grades: K
| 360 students
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
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Highlands County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4121 Youth Care Lane
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Highlands County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: 6-12
| n/a 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
Last Chance Ranch High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
19570 County Road 731
Venus, FL 33960
(863) 699-3785
Venus, FL 33960
(863) 699-3785
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5564
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Highlands County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Highlands County, FL include Sun 'n Lake Elementary School, Cracker Trail Elementary School and Lake Country Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Highlands County, FL?
12 public preschools are located in Highlands County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Highlands County, FL?
Highlands County, FL public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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