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Top 5 Best Lake Wales ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,730 students in Lake Wales, FL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Wales have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary 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.
Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 4th St S
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4233
Grades: 6-10
| 666 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.
Spook Hill Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Dr Ja Wiltshire Ave E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4262
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #88.
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
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
115 E St
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4252
Grades: 6-12
| 277 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 elementary schools in Lake Wales, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Wales, FL include Hillcrest Elementary School, Bok Academy and Edward W Bok Academy North.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Wales?
9 public elementary schools are located in Lake Wales.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Wales?
Lake Wales public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lake Wales are often viewed compared to one another?

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