For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 649 students in 33801, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in 33801, FL are Mckeel Academy Central and Polk Pre-collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 33801 have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 33801, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33801, FL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckeel Academy Central
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
411 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 North Tennessee Ave, Suite
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 204-1771
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 204-1771
Grades: 9-10
| 39 students
33801, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
618 North Massachussets Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Drop Back In High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
302 Memorial Blvd E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Eckerd Connects (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1140 N Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Ese Countywide (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
910 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
750 Hollingsworth Road
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2855
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2855
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Lakeland Teen Parent Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
910 Lowry Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2954
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2954
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
510 Hartsell Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2870
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tenoroc Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4905 Saddle Creek Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 33801, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 33801, FL include Mckeel Academy Central and Polk Pre-collegiate Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 33801?
2 public charter schools are located in 33801.
What is the racial composition of students in 33801?
33801 public charter schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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