Best Public Charter Schools in Bartow, FL (2026)

Best Bartow Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 161 students in Bartow, FL.

The top-ranked public charter school in Bartow, FL is Compass Middle Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bartow, FL public charter school have an score of 8% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and score of 17% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Bartow have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Bartow, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Compass Middle Charter School

Alternative School
Charter School

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

Bottom 50%

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

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

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Bartow, 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 County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

1p. O. Box 391
Bartow, FL 33831
(863) 534-052

Gr: K-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

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 charter schools in Bartow, FL?

The top-ranked public charter schools in Bartow, FL include Compass Middle Charter School.

How many public charter schools are located in Bartow?

1 public charter schools are located in Bartow.

What is the racial composition of students in Bartow?

Bartow public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).