For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,331 students in 33801, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33801, FL are Mckeel Academy Central, Lawton Chiles Middle Academy and Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33801 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33801, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33801, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckeel Academy Central
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
411 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Gr: PK-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2742
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Morgan Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2960
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Maine Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2992
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2992
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Crystal Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Galvin Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2966
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2966
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Crystal Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Crystal Lake Dr N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2970
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2970
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Philip O'brien Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Lime St E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2950
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2950
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
213 Tyler Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 688-5596
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 688-5596
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Enchanted Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
951 Mount Airy Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 534-0500
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 534-0500
Gr: 4-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 33801, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33801, FL include Mckeel Academy Central, Lawton Chiles Middle Academy and Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33801?
10 public elementary schools are located in 33801.
What is the racial composition of students in 33801?
33801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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