For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,490 students in 33853, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 33853, FL are Hillcrest Elementary School, Janie Howard Wilson School and Spook Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33853 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33853, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33853, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1051 State Road 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4216
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4216
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Janie Howard Wilson School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 Florida Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4211
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4211
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Spook Hill Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 Dr Ja Wiltshire Ave E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4262
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4262
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Polk Avenue Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 Polk Ave E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4244
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4244
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Victory Ridge Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Burns Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
33853, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 S Fourth Steet
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 284-4343
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 284-4343
Gr: K-5 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Our Childrens Middle Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
16 3rd St N
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-7500
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 33853, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 33853, FL include Hillcrest Elementary School, Janie Howard Wilson School and Spook Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33853?
5 public preschools are located in 33853.
What is the racial composition of students in 33853?
33853 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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