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Best Winter Haven Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,468 students in Winter Haven, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winter Haven, FL are Cypress Junction Montessori, Jewett Middle Academy Magnet and Jewett School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winter Haven, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Winter Haven have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 Winter Haven, FL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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
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%
[+] 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 middle schools in Winter Haven, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winter Haven, FL include Cypress Junction Montessori, Jewett Middle Academy Magnet and Jewett School Of The Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in Winter Haven?
9 public middle schools are located in Winter Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in Winter Haven?
Winter Haven public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% 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 Winter Haven are often viewed compared to one another?

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