For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,717 students in Lake Alfred, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Alfred, FL are Karen M. Siegel Academy, Lake Alfred Elementary School and Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Alfred, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Alfred have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake Alfred, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Grades: PK-12
| 159 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Alfred Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Cummings St E
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5985
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5985
Grades: PK-5
| 880 students
Rank: #33.
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5988
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5988
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Lake Alfred, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lake Alfred B.e.s.t Program Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
690 North Third St
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 968-5162
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 968-5162
Grades: K-5
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Alfred, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Alfred, FL include Karen M. Siegel Academy, Lake Alfred Elementary School and Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Alfred?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lake Alfred.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Alfred?
Lake Alfred public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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