For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,205 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Southwest Lakeland are Southwest Elementary School and Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Southwest Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2830
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2815 Eden Pkwy
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2840
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland, FL include Southwest Elementary School and Southwest Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland?
the neighborhood of Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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