Best 33801 Florida Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,659 students in 33801, FL.

The top ranked public preschools in 33801, FL are Mckeel Academy Central, Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering and Oscar J. Pope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 33801 have an score of 47% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33801, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33801, FL Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mckeel Academy Central

Charter School

(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
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411 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287

Gr: PK-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #22.

Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering

Magnet School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
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2805 Morgan Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2960

Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #33.

Oscar J. Pope Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
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2730 Maine Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2992

Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #44.

Crystal Lake Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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700 Galvin Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2966

Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Rank: #55.

Philip O'brien Elementary School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
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1225 Lime St E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2950

Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #66.

Doris A. Sanders Learning Center

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
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1201 Enchanted Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980

Gr: PK-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 33801 Florida

33801, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Amikids (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

618 North Massachussets Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600

Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Drop Back In High School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

302 Memorial Blvd E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222

Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Eckerd Connects (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1140 N Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948

Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 80%

Ese Countywide (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

910 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963

Gr: K-12

Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School (Closed 2008)

750 Hollingsworth Road
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2855

Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Lakeland Teen Parent Program (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

910 Lowry Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2954

Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Polk Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) (Closed 2023)

900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538

Gr: PK-12

Rosabelle W. Blake Academy (formerly Rosabelle (Closed 2004)

510 Hartsell Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2870

Tenoroc Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

4905 Saddle Creek Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 33801, FL?

The top ranked public preschools in 33801, FL include Mckeel Academy Central, Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering and Oscar J. Pope Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 33801?

6 public preschools are located in 33801.

What is the racial composition of students in 33801?

33801 public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).