For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,425 students in Sebring, FL (there are 6 private schools, serving 718 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Sebring, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sebring, FL are Sun 'n Lake Elementary School, Cracker Trail Elementary School and Woodlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sebring, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Sebring have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sebring, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sun 'n Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4515 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5464
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5464
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Cracker Trail Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8200 Sparta Rd
Sebring, FL 33875
(863) 471-5777
Sebring, FL 33875
(863) 471-5777
Gr: K-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
817 Woodlawn Dr
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Sebring Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Center Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Highlands Virtual School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 141:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Hill-gustat Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Schumacher Rd
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5437
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5437
Gr: 6-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Sebring High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3514 Kenilworth Blvd
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5500
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,849 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Fred Wild Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
The Academy At Youth Care Lane
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4121 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Gr: 5-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands County Schools Jail Program
Alternative School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Non-enrolled Pk Exceptional Educational Program
Special Education School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Gr: PK | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
3560 Us 27
Sebring, FL 33870
(813) 314-5281
Sebring, FL 33870
(813) 314-5281
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Sebring, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4121 Youth Care Lane
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Alternative Unlimited Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5555
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5555
Gr: 9-12
Highlands County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sebring, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Sebring, FL include Sun 'n Lake Elementary School, Cracker Trail Elementary School and Woodlawn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sebring?
14 public schools are located in Sebring.
What percentage of students in Sebring go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Sebring are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sebring?
Sebring public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sebring are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sebring include: Sebring Middle School vs. Hill-gustat Middle School, Hill-gustat Middle School vs. Sebring Middle School, Fred Wild Elementary School vs. Cracker Trail Elementary School
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