For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,875 students in Haines City, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Haines City, FL are Bethune Academy, Eastside Elementary School and Alta Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haines City, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Haines City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Haines City, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethune Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Avenue F
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3334
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3334
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Johnson Ave E
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3254
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3254
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Scenic Hwy S
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3235
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3235
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sandhill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Tyner Rd
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 419-3166
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 419-3166
Gr: PK-5 | 1,017 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Haines City, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Ledwith Avenue
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Haines City Best Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
550 S 30th Street
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3358
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Haines City Literarcy Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2800 Hornet Drive
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Gr: 10-11 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Haines City Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Haines City, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Haines City, FL include Bethune Academy, Eastside Elementary School and Alta Vista Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Haines City?
5 public preschools are located in Haines City.
What is the racial composition of students in Haines City?
Haines City public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Haines City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Haines City include: Sandhill Elementary School vs. Alta Vista Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School vs. Alta Vista Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School vs. Bethune Academy
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