For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,173 students in 33881, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 33881, FL are Jewett School Of The Arts, Fred G. Garner Academy and Elbert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33881 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33881, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33881, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jewett School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2250 8th St Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #22.
Fred G. Garner Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Havendale Blvd Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5455
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5455
Grades: PK-5
| 840 students
Rank: #33.
Elbert Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 15th St Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5364
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5364
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
33881, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
S.t.a.r. Charter School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
225 Avenue B, Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-0063
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-0063
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Winter Haven B.e.s.t. Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2500 Havendale Boulevard
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5586
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5586
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
135 Avenue Y Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-5631
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-5631
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 33881, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 33881, FL include Jewett School Of The Arts, Fred G. Garner Academy and Elbert Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33881?
3 public preschools are located in 33881.
What is the racial composition of students in 33881?
33881 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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