For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,019 students in 33860, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 408 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 33860, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33860, FL are Willow Oak School, Mulberry Middle School and Purcell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33860 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33860, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33860, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Oak School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4815 Bailey Road
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 417-6670
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 417-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Mulberry Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Dr Mlk Jr Ave Se
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1066
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1066
Gr: 6-8 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Purcell Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 1st Ave Ne
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1061
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1061
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Mulberry Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4th Circle Ne
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1104
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1104
Gr: 9-12 | 1,399 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Rcma Mulberry Community Academy
Charter School
4438 Academy Dr
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 425-9246
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 425-9246
Gr: K-1 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
33860, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Youth Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5400 Bethlehem Rd
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1177
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1177
1400 Dean St
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1054
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1054
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Mulberry Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Northeast Fourth Cr
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1104
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1104
New Horizons (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6980 State Road 37 S
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 428-1520
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 428-1520
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33860, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33860, FL include Willow Oak School, Mulberry Middle School and Purcell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33860?
5 public schools are located in 33860.
What percentage of students in 33860 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 33860 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33860?
33860 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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