For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,365 students in 33870, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33870, FL are Woodlawn Elementary School, Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program and Sebring Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33870 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33870, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33870, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
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 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
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 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
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 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
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 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
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: 4-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 74%
33870, 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 elementary schools in 33870, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33870, FL include Woodlawn Elementary School, Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program and Sebring Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33870?
7 public elementary schools are located in 33870.
What is the racial composition of students in 33870?
33870 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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