For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 545 students in Polk City, FL.
The top-ranked public school in Polk City, FL is Polk City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk City, FL public school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Polk City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Polk City, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polk City Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 Bougainvillea Ave S
Polk City, FL 33868
(863) 965-6338
Polk City, FL 33868
(863) 965-6338
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Polk City, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Polk City, FL include Polk City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Polk City?
1 public schools are located in Polk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk City?
Polk City public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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