For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,100 students in 33880, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33880, FL are Cypress Junction Montessori, Denison Middle School and Language & Literacy Academy For Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33880 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33880, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33880, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cypress Junction Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Grades: PK-8
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Denison Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Avenue A Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5353
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5353
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #33.
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Ave C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Grades: PK-12
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
New Beginnings High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Magnolia Ave Sw, #200
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-5666
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-5666
Grades: 6-12
| 837 students
33880, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mark Wilcox Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 Post Ave Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5355
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5355
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Winter Haven Pace (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1201 1st St S
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 534-0966
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 534-0966
Grades: 1-12
| 8 students
Winter Haven Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33880, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33880, FL include Cypress Junction Montessori, Denison Middle School and Language & Literacy Academy For Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in 33880?
4 public middle schools are located in 33880.
What is the racial composition of students in 33880?
33880 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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