For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,955 students in 33803, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33803, FL are South Mckeel Academy, Cleveland Court Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33803 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33803, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33803, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Mckeel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2222 Edgewood Dr S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Gr: PK-6 | 1,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Cleveland Court Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Edgewood Dr E
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2929
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2929
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Southwest Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2830
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Clevelnd Hts Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 648-3510
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 648-3510
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Mi Escuela Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2130 E Edgewood Dr, Ste 1
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 934-2780
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 934-2780
Gr: PK-7 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Dixieland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
416 Ariana St
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2930
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2930
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Gr: 6-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2815 Eden Pkwy
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2840
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Gr: 6-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 33803, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33803, FL include South Mckeel Academy, Cleveland Court Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33803?
9 public elementary schools are located in 33803.
What is the racial composition of students in 33803?
33803 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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