For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,482 students in 33803, FL (there are , serving 1,378 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 33803, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33803, FL are Cleveland Court Elementary School, South Mckeel Academy and Southwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33803 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33803, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33803, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Court Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
328 Edgewood Dr E
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2929
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2929
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
South Mckeel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2222 Edgewood Dr S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Grades: PK-6
| 1,199 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Southwest Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2830
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #44.
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Clevelnd Hts Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 648-3510
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 648-3510
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Mi Escuela Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2130 E. Edgewood Drive, Suite
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 934-2780
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 934-2780
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Rank: #66.
Dixieland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
416 Ariana St
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2930
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2930
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #77.
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Rank: #88.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2815 Eden Pkwy
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2840
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #99.
Maynard A Traviss Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
Polk State College Collegiate High School
Charter School
3425 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 669-2322
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 669-2322
Grades: 11-12
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
3425 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 669-2322
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 669-2322
Grades: 11-12
| 254 students
33803, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3425 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Grades: K-8
| 147 students
Expulsion Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3225 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33803, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33803, FL include Cleveland Court Elementary School, South Mckeel Academy and Southwest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33803?
12 public schools are located in 33803.
What percentage of students in 33803 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 33803 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33803?
33803 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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