For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 539 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 41% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Polk City, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polk City Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Bougainvillea Ave S
Polk City, FL 33868
(863) 965-6338
Polk City, FL 33868
(863) 965-6338
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Polk City, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sabal Palm School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10980 Demilly Rd
Polk City, FL 33868
(863) 984-8707
Polk City, FL 33868
(863) 984-8707
Grades: 7-12
| 189 students
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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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