For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,680 students in 33852, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33852, FL are Lake Country Elementary School, Lake Placid Elementary School and Lake Placid Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33852 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33852, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33852, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Country Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
516 County Road 29
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5050
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Lake Placid Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Lake Placid Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Tangerine Ave
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5030
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 33852, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33852, FL include Lake Country Elementary School, Lake Placid Elementary School and Lake Placid Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33852?
3 public elementary schools are located in 33852.
What is the racial composition of students in 33852?
33852 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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