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Top 10 Best Winter Haven Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 7,353 students in Winter Haven, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Winter Haven, FL are Frank E. Brigham Academy, Cypress Junction Montessori and Chain Of Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winter Haven, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Winter Haven have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Winter Haven, FL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank E. Brigham Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Avenue C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Cypress Junction Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Grades: PK-8
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7001 State Highway 653
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 326-5388
Grades: PK-5
| 1,008 students
Rank: #44.
John Snively Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
848 Snively Ave
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
Jewett School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 8th St Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #66.
Garden Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4599 Cypress Gardens Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 291-5396
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #77.
Wahneta Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 4th St E
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5392
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Shipp Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Camellia Dr
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5384
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #99.
Fred G. Garner Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Havendale Blvd Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5455
Grades: PK-5
| 840 students
Rank: #1010.
Inwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Avenue G Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5369
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1111.
Elbert Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
205 15th St Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5364
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #1212.
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Ave C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Grades: PK-12
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
9525 State Hwy 653
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 317-8317
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Winter Haven, Florida

Winter Haven, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7500 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 325-8970
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
611 Post Ave Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5355
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
S.t.a.r. Charter School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
225 Avenue B, Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-0063
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
2500 Havendale Boulevard
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5586
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
135 Avenue Y Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-5631
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Winter Haven Pace (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1201 1st St S
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 534-0966
Grades: 1-12
| 8 students
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Winter Haven, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Winter Haven, FL include Frank E. Brigham Academy, Cypress Junction Montessori and Chain Of Lakes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Winter Haven?
13 public preschools are located in Winter Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in Winter Haven?
Winter Haven public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Winter Haven are often viewed compared to one another?

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