For the 2026 school year, there are 63 public middle schools serving 38,196 students in Polk County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, FL are Magnolia Montessori Academy, Lakeland Montessori School House and Mckeel Academy Of Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Polk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
815 S Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 797-4991
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 797-4991
Gr: K-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Montessori School House
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1124 Lake Parker Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Mckeel Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1810 Parker St W
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Gr: 7-12 | 1,750 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Union Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1795 Wabash St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7435
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7435
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Gr: K-12 | 1,581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Davenport School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4751 County Road 547 N
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2557
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2557
Gr: PK-8 | 1,440 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Berkley Accelerated
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Gr: 6-10 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Cypress Junction Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Rochelle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 Martin L King Jr Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
Gr: PK-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Bok Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13895 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 638-1010
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 638-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5555 Lake Trask Rd
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 419-3088
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 419-3088
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
740 Lake Miriam Dr
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3500
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Ledwith Ave
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5988
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5988
Gr: 6-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
Edward W Bok Academy North
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 N 4th St
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 638-1010
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 638-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2020.
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
Gr: 6-8 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2121.
Jewett School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 8th St Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Gr: PK-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Polk Full Time Eschool
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
604 S Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 354-3999
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 354-3999
Gr: K-12 | 429 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2323.
Bella Citta
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-7600
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,459 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2424.
Mi Escuela Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2130 E Edgewood Dr, Ste 1
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 934-2780
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 934-2780
Gr: PK-7 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2525.
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
495 Holly Hill Rd
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 353-3005
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 353-3005
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
Four Corners Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9160 Bella Citta Blvd
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,401 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
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 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2828.
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Hartsell Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2870
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2870
Gr: PK-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2929.
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Edgewood Dr N
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Gr: 6-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3030.
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Gr: 6-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3131.
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 S Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 354-3999
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 354-3999
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3232.
Don E Woods Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 Lake Ave E
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3325
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3325
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3333.
Frostproof Middle/senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Palm Ave N
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7809
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7809
Gr: 6-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3434.
Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Sand Mine Rd
Davenport, FL 33897
(863) 259-4001
Davenport, FL 33897
(863) 259-4001
Gr: PK-8 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3535.
Bartow Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7415
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7415
Gr: 6-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A.c.e. Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
710 East Bella Vista St
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3189
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3189
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Adolescent Residential Campus (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5970 S Orange Blossom Trl
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 518-2932
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 518-2932
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
701 Hopson Rd
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-3396
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-3396
Gr: PK | 53 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
618 North Massachussets Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
610 Charleston Avenue
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1133
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1133
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
3425 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
B.e.s.t. (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2820 K Ville Ave
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 519-8169
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 519-8169
Gr: K-5
Bartow Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Bartow Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2415 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954
Gr: 6-12
Bartow Youth Training Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Po Box 256
Homeland, FL 33847
(863) 534-3838
Homeland, FL 33847
(863) 534-3838
1239 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5441
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5441
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Central Florida Marine Institute (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
103 Bartow Municipal
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-0111
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-0111
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Cornerstone Youth Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5400 Bethlehem Rd
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1177
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1177
701 Ledwith Avenue
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 19%
8 Palmetto St W
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 499-2835
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 499-2835
Gr: AE
Drop Back In High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
302 Memorial Blvd E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Eckerd Connects (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1140 N Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Eckerd Connects Strive Academy (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1140 N Combree Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Ese Countywide (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
910 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Gr: K-12
Expulsion Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3225 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 50%
700 Edgewood Drive, N
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Gr: 6-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Foundation School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1325 George Jenkins Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33802
(863) 682-8111
Lakeland, FL 33802
(863) 682-8111
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Four Corners Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
9160 Bella Citta Blvd
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Gr: 9-12
Four Corners Charter Middle School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
9100 Teacher Lane
Davenport, FL 33897
(407) 787-4300
Davenport, FL 33897
(407) 787-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
118 3rd St W
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7802
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7802
Gr: PK-2 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
1002 Ne 6th St
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1144
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1144
Gr: 3-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
1860 Gibbons St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Haines City Best Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
550 S 30th Street
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Haines City Literarcy Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2800 Hornet Drive
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Gr: 10-11 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, FL include Magnolia Montessori Academy, Lakeland Montessori School House and Mckeel Academy Of Technology.
How many public middle schools are located in Polk County?
62 public middle schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Polk County include: Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School vs. Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred, Roosevelt Academy vs. Bok Academy, Polk Virtual Instruction Program vs. Polk Full Time Eschool
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