For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 399 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland, FL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Southwest Lakeland is Southwest Elementary 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland, FL (2026-27)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland, FL include Southwest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland?
1 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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