For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 161 students in Bartow, FL.
The top ranked public charter school in Bartow, FL is Compass Middle Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartow, FL public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Bartow have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bartow, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Compass Middle Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-8701
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-8701
Grades: 5-8
| 161 students
Bartow, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bartow Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Bartow Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2415 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1239 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5441
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5441
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Central Florida Marine Institute (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
103 Bartow Municipal
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-0111
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-0111
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1860 Gibbons St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0194
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0194
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Beginnings Youth Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2325 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-7251
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-7251
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
455 N Wilson Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5539
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5539
Grades: 6-7
| 39 students
Polk County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1p. O. Box 391
Bartow, FL 33831
(863) 534-052
Bartow, FL 33831
(863) 534-052
Grades: K-12
| 158 students
Polk Regional Detention Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2155 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Sheriff's Youth Villa (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3350 State Road 60 E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0371
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0371
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Bartow, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Bartow, FL include Compass Middle Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Bartow?
1 public charter schools are located in Bartow.
What is the racial composition of students in Bartow?
Bartow public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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