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Best Polk County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 37 public charter schools serving 21,524 students in Polk County, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Polk County, FL are Magnolia Montessori Academy, Lakeland Montessori School House and Mckeel Academy Central. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Polk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
815 S Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 797-4991
Gr: K-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Montessori School House
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1124 Lake Parker Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Mckeel Academy Central
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
411 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Gr: PK-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Mckeel Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1810 Parker St W
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Gr: 7-12 | 1,750 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
South Mckeel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2222 Edgewood Dr S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Gr: PK-6 | 1,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Berkley Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5240 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 968-5024
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Gr: K-12 | 1,581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Hartridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Us Highway 92 W
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 956-4434
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Berkley Accelerated
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Gr: 6-10 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
815 Scenic Hwy N
Babson Park, FL 33827
(863) 678-4664
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1051 State Road 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4216
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Cypress Junction Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Bok Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13895 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 638-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
Four Corners Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9100 Teacher Ln
Davenport, FL 33897
(407) 787-4300
Gr: K-5 | 1,103 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
Edward W Bok Academy North
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N 4th St
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 638-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
Gr: 6-8 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
New Dimensions High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 Old Pleasnt Hill Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 870-9949
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
Mi Escuela Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2130 E Edgewood Dr, Ste 1
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 934-2780
Gr: PK-7 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1919.
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
495 Holly Hill Rd
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 353-3005
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2020.
Lake Wales Senior High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,597 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
Four Corners Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9160 Bella Citta Blvd
Davenport, FL 33896
(407) 589-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,401 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Discovery High School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Buena Vista Dr
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 268-7178
Gr: 9-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2323.
Janie Howard Wilson School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
306 Florida Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4211
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2424.
Polk Avenue Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Polk Ave E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4244
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2525.
Victory Ridge Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Burns Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2626.
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
222 East Central Ave
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Gr: PK-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2727.
Compass Middle Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-8701
Gr: 5-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2828.
New Beginnings High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Magnolia Ave Sw, #200
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-5666
Gr: 6-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
716 Bella Vista St E
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 683-6504
Gr: PK | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School
Charter School
999 Avenue H Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-6800
Gr: 10-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Lakeland
Charter School
1775 Interstate Dr
Lakeland, FL 33805
(904) 993-1520
Gr: K-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Mater Academy Davenport
Charter School
318 Ronald Reagan Pkwy
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 534-0500
Gr: K-5 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Mater Academy Davenport Middle School
Charter School
318 Ronald Reagan Pkwy
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 695-4114
Gr: 6-7 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Navigator Academy Of Leadership High School
Charter School
495 Holly Hill Rd
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 353-3005
Rank: n/an/a
Polk State College Collegiate High School
Charter School
3425 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 669-2322
Gr: 10-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Polk County, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Polk County, FL include Magnolia Montessori Academy, Lakeland Montessori School House and Mckeel Academy Central.
How many public charter schools are located in Polk County?
37 public charter schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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