Florida›Polk County›Lakeland
Best Schools in Lakeland, Florida
Compare 59 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
59
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
38,005
Total Students
Across Lakeland
17.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
59 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
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Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)5 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)4 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,973 students at Lake Gibson Senior High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Pace Center For Girls
publichighGrade 6-12
213 Tyler Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
0
Rating
Students
59
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
3225 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803
0
Rating
Students
151
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)
publichighGrade 4-12
951 Mount Airy Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
0
Rating
Students
215
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High Scho
charter schoolhighGrade 11-12
3425 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803
0
Rating
Students
296
Student-Teacher
32:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fresh Start Community School
publichighGrade 10-12
910 Lowry Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
0
Rating
Students
105
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Polk Grad Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
910 Lowry Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
0
Rating
Students
14
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mckeel Academy Central
charter schoolmiddlePK-6
411 Florida Ave N, Lakeland, FL 33801
0
Rating
Students
610
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lakeland Montessori School House
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1124 Lake Parker Ave N, Lakeland, FL 33805
0
Rating
Students
129
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6600 Green Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810
0
Rating
Students
697
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5500 Yates Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811
0
Rating
Students
899
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
510 Hartsell Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815
0
Rating
Students
562
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sleepy Hill Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2215 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810
0
Rating
Students
886
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Socrum Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
9400 Old Dade City Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810
0
Rating
Students
523
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
400 Florida Ave N, Lakeland, FL 33801
0
Rating
Students
704
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Valleyview Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2900 State Rd 540A E, Lakeland, FL 33813
0
Rating
Students
783
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wendell Watson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6800 Walt Williams Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809
0
Rating
Students
764
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lake Gibson Senior High School
publichighGrade 9-12
7007 Socrum Loop Rd N, Lakeland, FL 33809
0
Rating
Students
1,973
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
8201 Park Byrd Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810
0
Rating
Students
662
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
publichighGrade 6-12
3333 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803
0
Rating
Students
87
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
James W. Sikes Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2727 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811
0
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Lakeland
Lakeland, Florida is home to 59 schools serving over 38,005 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lakeland, Florida?
There are 59 schools in Lakeland, serving 38,005 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Lakeland?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Lakeland include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Lakeland?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Lakeland is 17.8:1.