For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,346 students in the neighborhood of Lake Bentley, Lakeland, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Lake Bentley are Magnolia Montessori Academy and South Mckeel Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lake Bentley, Lakeland, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lake Bentley, Lakeland, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
815 S. Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 797-4991
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 797-4991
Gr: K-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
South Mckeel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2222 Edgewood Dr S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Gr: PK-6 | 1,199 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lake Bentley, Lakeland, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lake Bentley, Lakeland, FL include Magnolia Montessori Academy and South Mckeel Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake Bentley, Lakeland?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake Bentley, Lakeland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lake Bentley, Lakeland?
the neighborhood of Lake Bentley, Lakeland public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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