For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,955 students in 33830, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 33830, FL are Jean O'dell Learning Center, Spessard L Holland Elementary School and Floral Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 33830 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33830, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33830, FL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Spessard L Holland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2342 Ef Griffin Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 648-3031
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 648-3031
Gr: PK-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Floral Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7420
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7420
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
James E. Stephens Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Maple Ave N
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7455
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7455
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1909 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 665-4538
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 665-4538
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
33830, Florida ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bartow Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7287
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Bartow Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2415 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 499-2954
Gr: 6-12
1239 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5441
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5441
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Central Florida Marine Institute (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
103 Bartow Municipal
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-0111
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-0111
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 63%
1860 Gibbons St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7430
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
1270 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0194
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-0194
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
New Beginnings Youth Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2325 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-7251
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-7251
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
455 N Wilson Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5539
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5539
Gr: 6-7 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Polk Regional Detention Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2155 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Gr: 4-12
Sheriff's Youth Villa (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3350 State Road 60 E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0371
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0371
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 33830, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 33830, FL include Jean O'dell Learning Center, Spessard L Holland Elementary School and Floral Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33830?
6 public preschools are located in 33830.
What is the racial composition of students in 33830?
33830 public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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