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Best 33853 Florida Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 4,212 students in 33853, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 33853, FL are Hillcrest Elementary School, Edward W Bok Academy North and Lake Wales Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 33853 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 33853, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33853, FL Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1051 State Road 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4216
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Edward W Bok Academy North
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N 4th Street
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 638-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Lake Wales Senior High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,599 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Janie Howard Wilson School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
306 Florida Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4211
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Polk Avenue Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Polk Ave E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4244
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Victory Ridge Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Burns Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 33853 Florida

33853, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lake Wales B.e.s.t. Elementary School (Closed 2006)
800 S Fourth Steet
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 284-4343
Gr: K-5 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Our Childrens Middle Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
16 3rd St N
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 33853, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 33853, FL include Hillcrest Elementary School, Edward W Bok Academy North and Lake Wales Senior High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 33853?
6 public charter schools are located in 33853.
What is the racial composition of students in 33853?
33853 public charter schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

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