For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 627 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lakeland, FL.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is Rosabelle W. Blake Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Lakeland, FL public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lakeland, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Hartsell Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2870
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2870
Gr: PK-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lakeland, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lakeland, FL include Rosabelle W. Blake Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lakeland?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lakeland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lakeland?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Lakeland public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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