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Top 5 Best Bartow Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,066 students in Bartow, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Bartow, FL are Jean O'dell Learning Center, Spessard L Holland Elementary School and Floral Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartow, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Bartow have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Bartow, FL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Spessard L Holland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2342 Ef Griffin Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 648-3031
Grades: PK-5
| 769 students
Rank: #33.
Floral Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7420
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #44.
Bella Citta
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33214
(863) 519-7600
Grades: PK-7
| 1,111 students
Rank: #55.
James E. Stephens Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Maple Ave N
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7455
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #66.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1909 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 665-4538
Grades: PK-12
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
1860 Gibbons St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 535-6489
Grades: PK
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bartow, Florida

Bartow, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
2415 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1239 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5441
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
103 Bartow Municipal
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-0111
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 South Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1860 Gibbons St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0194
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2325 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-7251
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
455 N Wilson Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5539
Grades: 6-7
| 39 students
1p. O. Box 391
Bartow, FL 33831
(863) 534-052
Grades: K-12
| 158 students
2155 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
3350 State Road 60 E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0371
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Bartow, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Bartow, FL include Jean O'dell Learning Center, Spessard L Holland Elementary School and Floral Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bartow?
7 public preschools are located in Bartow.
What is the racial composition of students in Bartow?
Bartow public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bartow are often viewed compared to one another?

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