For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 539 students in 33868, FL.
The top ranked public school in 33868, FL is Polk City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 33868 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33868, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33868, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polk City Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Bougainvillea Ave S
Polk City, FL 33868
(863) 965-6338
Polk City, FL 33868
(863) 965-6338
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
33868, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sabal Palm School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10980 Demilly Rd
Polk City, FL 33868
(863) 984-8707
Polk City, FL 33868
(863) 984-8707
Grades: 7-12
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33868, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33868, FL include Polk City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33868?
1 public schools are located in 33868.
What is the racial composition of students in 33868?
33868 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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