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Top 5 Best Lake Wales ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 4,839 students in Lake Wales, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Lake Wales, FL are Hillcrest Elementary School, Bok Academy and Edward W Bok Academy North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Wales, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Lake Wales have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Lake Wales, FL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Bok Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13895 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 638-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Edward W Bok Academy North
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 N 4th Street
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 638-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Wales Senior High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,599 students
Rank: #55.
Janie Howard Wilson School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
306 Florida Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4211
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #66.
Polk Avenue Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Polk Ave E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4244
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 314 students
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Lake Wales, Florida ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Lake Wales B.e.s.t. Elementary School (Closed 2006)
800 S Fourth Steet
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 284-4343
Grades: K-5
| 21 students
Our Childrens Middle Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
16 3rd St N
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Lake Wales, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lake Wales, FL include Hillcrest Elementary School, Bok Academy and Edward W Bok Academy North.
How many public charter schools are located in Lake Wales?
7 public charter schools are located in Lake Wales.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Wales?
Lake Wales public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% 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 Lake Wales are often viewed compared to one another?

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