Best Public Middle Schools in 33830 (Bartow, FL) (2026)

Best 33830 Florida Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,969 students in 33830, FL.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 33830, FL are Union Academy, Jean O'dell Learning Center and Polk Halfway House. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 33830 have an score of 45% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33830, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33830, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Union Academy

Magnet School

(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
:

Top 20%

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1795 Wabash St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7435

Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: #22.

Jean O'dell Learning Center

Special Education School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
:

Top 50%

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1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440

Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #33.

Polk Halfway House

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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Bottom 50%

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2145 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611

Gr: 5-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #44.

Bartow Middle School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
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Bottom 50%

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550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7415

Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #55.

Hospital Homebound

Special Education School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29% )
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Bottom 50%

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1909 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 665-4538

Gr: PK-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Rank: #66.

Gause Academy Of Leadership

Alternative School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
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Bottom 50%

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1395 Polk St W
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7425

Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #77.

Compass Middle Charter School

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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Bottom 50%

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550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-8701

Gr: 5-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: n/an/a

Polk County Sheriff's Central Center

Alternative School

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2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611

Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: n/an/a

Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center

Alternative School

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2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3820

Gr: 5-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 33830 Florida

33830, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Bartow Charter School (Closed 2006)

Charter School

1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287

Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 36%

Bartow Youth Academy (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

2415 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954

Gr: 6-12

Bennett Christiansen Academy (Closed 2006)

1239 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5441

Gr: K-8 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 20%

Central Florida Marine Institute (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

103 Bartow Municipal
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-0111

Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 63%

Elementary High School (Closed 2011)

1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521

Elementary K (Closed 2011)

1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521

Elementary M (Closed 2011)

1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521

Elementary N (Closed 2011)

1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521

Gibbons Street Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1860 Gibbons St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430

Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

International Baccalaureate Program High School (Closed 2008)

1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0194

Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Middle School Bb (Closed 2010)

1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521

New Beginnings Youth Academy (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

2325 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-7251

Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

The Oaks Middle Academy (Closed 2006)

455 N Wilson Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5539

Gr: 6-7 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 18%

Polk Regional Detention Center (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

2155 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611

Gr: 4-12

Sheriff's Youth Villa (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

3350 State Road 60 E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0371

Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33830, FL?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 33830, FL include Union Academy, Jean O'dell Learning Center and Polk Halfway House.

How many public middle schools are located in 33830?

9 public middle schools are located in 33830.

What is the racial composition of students in 33830?

33830 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).