Best Public Middle Schools in 33853 (Lake Wales, FL) (2025-26)

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Best 33853 Florida Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,927 students in 33853, FL.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 33853, FL are Edward W Bok Academy North, Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence and Victory Ridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 33853 have an score of 28% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33853, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33853, FL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Edward W Bok Academy North

Charter School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
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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: #22.

Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence

(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
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800 4th St S
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4233

Gr: 6-10 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #33.

Victory Ridge Academy

Special Education School
Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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501 Burns Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338

Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #44.

Roosevelt Academy

Alternative School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
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115 E St
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4252

Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

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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 middle schools in 33853, FL?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 33853, FL include Edward W Bok Academy North, Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence and Victory Ridge Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in 33853?

4 public middle schools are located in 33853.

What is the racial composition of students in 33853?

33853 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).