For the 2024 school year, there are 50 public elementary schools serving 27,490 students in Lakeland, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lakeland, FL are Lakeland Montessori School House, Magnolia Montessori Academy and Lakeland Montessori Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakeland, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lakeland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lakeland, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Montessori School House
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1124 Lake Parker Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1540 New Jersey
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 797-4991
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 797-4991
Grades: K-7
| 146 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1124 N. Lake Parker Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Avenue Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1330 Lincoln Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2955
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2955
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
Mckeel Central
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
411 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #66.
South Mckeel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2222 Edgewood Dr S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Grades: PK-7
| 1,200 students
Rank: #77.
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #88.
Valleyview Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 State Rd 540a E
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3535
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3535
Grades: PK-5
| 797 students
Rank: #99.
Cleveland Court Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Edgewood Dr E
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2929
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2929
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1010.
Winston Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3415 Swindell Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 499-2890
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 499-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #1111.
Highlands Grove Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4510 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3002
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3002
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #1212.
Scott Lake Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1140 County Road 540a E
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3520
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3520
Grades: PK-5
| 732 students
Rank: #1313.
Rochelle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 Martin L King Jr Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
Grades: PK-8
| 776 students
Rank: #1414.
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
740 Lake Miriam Dr
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3500
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,172 students
Rank: #1515.
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 68 students
Rank: #1616.
Wendell Watson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6800 Walt Williams Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6060
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #1717.
Polk Full Time Eschool
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #1818.
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5500 Yates Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 701-1450
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 701-1450
Grades: PK-5
| 901 students
Rank: #1919.
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Clevelnd Hts Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 648-3510
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 648-3510
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #2020.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Southwest Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2830
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #2121.
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Park Byrd Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6011
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6011
Grades: PK-5
| 763 students
Rank: #2222.
Medulla Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Schoolhouse Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3515
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3515
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #2323.
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Hartsell Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2870
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2870
Grades: PK-8
| 627 students
Rank: #2424.
Sleepy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2285 Sleepy Hill Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 815-6768
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 815-6768
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: #2525.
Combee Of Design And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Morgan Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2960
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #2626.
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Leelon Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6044
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6044
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #2727.
James W. Sikes Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2727 Shepherd Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 648-3525
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 648-3525
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #2828.
Dixieland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
416 Ariana St
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2930
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2930
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #2929.
Lake Gibson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6901 Socrum Loop Rd N
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6151
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6151
Grades: 6-8
| 1,169 students
Rank: #3030.
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Green Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 815-6633
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 815-6633
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #3131.
Socrum Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Old Dade City Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6050
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #3232.
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: #3333.
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
Rank: #3434.
Kathleen Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3515 Sheretz Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6030
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6030
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #3535.
North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Robson St W
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2850
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
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Lakeland, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A.c.e. Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
710 East Bella Vista St
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3189
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3189
Grades: PK
| 18 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
The Apple School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
3425 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Grades: K-8
| 147 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
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
Expulsion Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3225 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Foundation School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1325 George Jenkins Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33802
(863) 682-8111
Lakeland, FL 33802
(863) 682-8111
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
750 Hollingsworth Road
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2855
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2855
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Kathleen Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1100 Red Devil Way
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2655
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2655
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lake Gibson Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
7007 N Socrum Loop Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6100
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lakeland Teen Parent Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
910 Lowry Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2954
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2954
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
Live Oaks Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2510 N Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3010
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3010
Grades: 7-12
| 59 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
Charter School
Charter School
4905 Saddle Creek Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
604 Central Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2835
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2835
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lakeland, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lakeland, FL include Lakeland Montessori School House, Magnolia Montessori Academy and Lakeland Montessori Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lakeland, FL?
50 public elementary schools are located in Lakeland, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeland, FL?
Lakeland, FL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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