For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,603 students in 33852, FL (there are , serving 232 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 33852, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33852, FL are Lake Country Elementary School, Lake Placid Elementary School and Lake Placid Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33852 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33852, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33852, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Country Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
516 County Road 29
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5050
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Lake Placid Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Lake Placid Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Tangerine Ave
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5030
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Lake Placid High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5010
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33852, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33852, FL include Lake Country Elementary School, Lake Placid Elementary School and Lake Placid Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 33852?
4 public schools are located in 33852.
What percentage of students in 33852 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 33852 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33852?
33852 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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