For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,193 students in 33884, FL (there are , serving 183 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 33884, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33884, FL are Chain Of Lakes Elementary School and Garden Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33884 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33884, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33884, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7001 State Highway 653
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 326-5388
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 326-5388
Grades: PK-5
| 1,008 students
Rank: #22.
Garden Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4599 Cypress Gardens Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 291-5396
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 291-5396
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: n/an/a
9525 State Hwy 653
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 317-8317
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 317-8317
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
33884, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Life Skills Center Polk County East (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7500 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 325-8970
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 325-8970
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33884, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33884, FL include Chain Of Lakes Elementary School and Garden Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33884?
3 public schools are located in 33884.
What percentage of students in 33884 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 33884 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33884?
33884 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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