For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,600 students in 33801, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 33801, FL are Mckeel Academy Central, Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering and Oscar J. Pope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33801 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33801, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33801, FL Public Preschools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 33801, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 33801, FL include Mckeel Academy Central, Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering and Oscar J. Pope Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33801?
6 public preschools are located in 33801.
What is the racial composition of students in 33801?
33801 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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