For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,505 students in 33811, FL (there are , serving 81 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 33811, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33811, FL are James W. Sikes Elementary School and R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 33811 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33811, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33811, FL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James W. Sikes Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2727 Shepherd Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 648-3525
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 648-3525
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Yates Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 701-1450
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 701-1450
Gr: PK-5 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33811, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33811, FL include James W. Sikes Elementary School and R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33811?
2 public schools are located in 33811.
What percentage of students in 33811 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 33811 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33811?
33811 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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