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Best Winter Haven Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 13,803 students in Winter Haven, FL (there are 18 private schools, serving 2,518 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Winter Haven, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Winter Haven, FL are Frank E. Brigham Academy, Hartridge Academy and Cypress Junction Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winter Haven, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Winter Haven have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Winter Haven, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank E. Brigham Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Avenue C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Hartridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Us Highway 92 W
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 956-4434
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Cypress Junction Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7001 State Highway 653
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 326-5388
Gr: PK-5 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Jewett Middle Academy Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Jewett School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 8th St Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Gr: PK-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Wahneta Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 4th St E
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5392
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
John Snively Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
848 Snively Ave
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5325
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Lake Shipp Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Camellia Dr
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5384
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Garden Grove Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4599 Cypress Gardens Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 291-5396
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Inwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Avenue G Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5369
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Winter Haven Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Gr: 9-12 | 2,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Fred G. Garner Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Havendale Blvd Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5455
Gr: PK-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Elbert Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
205 15th St Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5364
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Denison Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Avenue A Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5353
Gr: 6-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3520 Avenue J Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5484
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
222 East Central Ave
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Gr: PK-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
New Beginnings High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Magnolia Ave Sw, #200
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-5666
Gr: 6-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School
Charter School
999 Avenue H Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-6800
Gr: 10-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Technical Academy
Alternative School
7700 State Road 544
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Teen Parent Program
Alternative School
7700 Lucerne Park Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
South Pointe Elementary School
9525 State Hwy 653
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 317-8317
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Winter Haven Head Start
135 Avenue Y Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-5631
Gr: PK
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Winter Haven, Florida

Winter Haven, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Life Skills Center Polk County East (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7500 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 325-8970
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Mark Wilcox Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 Post Ave Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5355
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 58%
S.t.a.r. Charter School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
225 Avenue B, Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-0063
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Winter Haven B.e.s.t. Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2500 Havendale Boulevard
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5586
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Winter Haven Pace (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1201 1st St S
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 534-0966
Gr: 1-12 | 8 students
Winter Haven Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Winter Haven, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Winter Haven, FL include Frank E. Brigham Academy, Hartridge Academy and Cypress Junction Montessori.
How many public schools are located in Winter Haven?
23 public schools are located in Winter Haven.
What percentage of students in Winter Haven go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Winter Haven are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winter Haven?
Winter Haven public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Winter Haven are often viewed compared to one another?

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