For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,431 students in 33870, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 647 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 33870, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33870, FL are Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program, Sebring Middle School and Sebring High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33870 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33870, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33870, FL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Sebring Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Center Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #33.
Sebring High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3514 Kenilworth Blvd
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5500
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,809 students
Rank: #44.
Highlands Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: K-12
| 168 students
Rank: #55.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
817 Woodlawn Dr
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Grades: PK-5
| 794 students
Rank: #66.
Fred Wild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #77.
The Academy At Youth Care Lane
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4121 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Grades: 4-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands County Schools Jail Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
non-enrolled pk exceptional Educational program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sebring Pre-k Center
Magnet School
3560 Us-27
Sebring, FL 33870
(813) 314-5281
Sebring, FL 33870
(813) 314-5281
Grades: PK
| 178 students
33870, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4121 Youth Care Lane
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alternative Unlimited Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5555
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Highlands County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
Highlands Virtual Franchise (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3560 Us Highway 27 S
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 314-5281
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 314-5281
Grades: K
| 360 students
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5564
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33870, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33870, FL include Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program, Sebring Middle School and Sebring High School.
How many public schools are located in 33870?
11 public schools are located in 33870.
What percentage of students in 33870 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 33870 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33870?
33870 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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