For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public preschools serving 17,643 students in Lakeland, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Lakeland, FL are Mckeel Academy Central, South Mckeel Academy and Valleyview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakeland, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Lakeland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lakeland, FL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckeel Academy Central
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
411 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
South Mckeel Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2222 Edgewood Dr S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Grades: PK-6
| 1,200 students
Rank: #33.
Valleyview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 State Rd 540a E
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3535
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3535
Grades: PK-5
| 861 students
Rank: #44.
Highlands Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4510 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3002
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3002
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
Rank: #55.
Winston Academy Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3415 Swindell Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 499-2890
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 499-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
Scott Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1140 County Road 540a E
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3520
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3520
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #77.
Rochelle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 Martin L King Jr Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
Grades: PK-8
| 803 students
Rank: #88.
James W. Sikes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2727 Shepherd Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 648-3525
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 648-3525
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #99.
Southwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Southwest Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2830
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1010.
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8201 Park Byrd Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6011
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6011
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #1111.
Wendell Watson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Walt Williams Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6060
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 875 students
Rank: #1212.
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Yates Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 701-1450
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 701-1450
Grades: PK-5
| 946 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Clevelnd Hts Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 648-3510
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 648-3510
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Medulla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Schoolhouse Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3515
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3515
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #1515.
Mi Escuela Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6129 Us Hwy 98 S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 534-0500
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 534-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #1616.
Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Morgan Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2960
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #1717.
Sleepy Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2285 Sleepy Hill Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 815-6768
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 815-6768
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #1818.
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Green Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 815-6633
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 815-6633
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #1919.
Griffin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3315 Kathleen Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6020
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6020
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #2020.
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Leelon Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6044
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6044
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #2121.
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Hartsell Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2870
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2870
Grades: PK-8
| 642 students
Rank: #2222.
Philip O'brien Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Lime St E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2950
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2950
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #2323.
Socrum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Old Dade City Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6050
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #2424.
North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Robson St W
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2850
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #2525.
Kathleen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3515 Sheretz Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6030
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6030
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2626.
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Maine Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2992
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2992
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #2727.
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Galvin Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2966
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2966
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #2828.
Jesse Keen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
815 Plateau Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2880
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #2929.
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Enchanted Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
Grades: PK-12
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
716 Bella Vista St E
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 683-6504
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 683-6504
Grades: PK
| 157 students
Lakeland, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A.c.e. Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
710 East Bella Vista St
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3189
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3189
Grades: PK
| 18 students
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
618 North Massachussets Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
The Apple School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
3425 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 619-7170
Grades: K-8
| 147 students
Drop Back In High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
302 Memorial Blvd E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Ese Countywide (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
910 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Expulsion Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3225 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2728
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Foundation School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1325 George Jenkins Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33802
(863) 682-8111
Lakeland, FL 33802
(863) 682-8111
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
750 Hollingsworth Road
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2855
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2855
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Kathleen Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1100 Red Devil Way
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2655
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2655
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lake Gibson Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
7007 N Socrum Loop Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6100
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lakeland Teen Parent Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
910 Lowry Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2954
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2954
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
Live Oaks Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2510 N Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3010
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 686-3010
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
510 Hartsell Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2870
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tenoroc Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
4905 Saddle Creek Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
604 Central Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2835
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2835
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lakeland, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Lakeland, FL include Mckeel Academy Central, South Mckeel Academy and Valleyview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lakeland?
30 public preschools are located in Lakeland.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeland?
Lakeland public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lakeland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lakeland include: Griffin Elementary School vs. Sleepy Hill Elementary School, Medulla Elementary School vs. Valleyview Elementary School, R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School vs. Scott Lake Elementary School
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