Best Winter Haven Public Charter Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,186 students in Winter Haven, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Winter Haven, FL are Hartridge Academy, Cypress Junction Montessori and Language & Literacy Academy For Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winter Haven, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Winter Haven have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Winter Haven, FL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
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Winter Haven, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7500 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 325-8970
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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%
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
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Winter Haven, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Winter Haven, FL include Hartridge Academy, Cypress Junction Montessori and Language & Literacy Academy For Learning.
How many public charter schools are located in Winter Haven?
5 public charter schools are located in Winter Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in Winter Haven?
Winter Haven public charter schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Winter Haven are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Winter Haven include: Cypress Junction Montessori vs. Hartridge Academy

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