- HORIZONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 1,543 students
- LOUGHMAN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 1,179 students
- LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 1,126 students
- SANDHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 1,111 students
- LAKE ALFRED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 1,059 students
- CHAIN OF LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 1,007 students
- WILLOW OAK SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 996 students
- DAVENPORT ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 938 students
- LENA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 915 students
- R. BRUCE WAGNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 899 students
- WALTER CALDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 887 students
- FROSTPROOF BEN HILL GRIFFIN JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 853 students
- SPESSARD L HOLLAND ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 843 students
- FRED G. GARNER ACADEMY — Grades PK–5 · 817 students
- MATER ACADEMY DAVENPORT — Grades K–5 · 815 students
- VALLEYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 783 students
- ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 780 students
- WENDELL WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 764 students
- PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 740 students
- SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 735 students
- EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 725 students
- SLEEPY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 711 students
- DR. NE ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 697 students
- BERKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 696 students
- HIGHLANDS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 691 students
- + 53 more elementary schools
- SHELLEY S. BOONE MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 1,329 students
- LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 1,149 students
- LAKELAND HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 1,118 students
- MULBERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 1,058 students
- DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF LAKE ALFRED — Grades 6–8 · 1,039 students
- JERE L. STAMBAUGH MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 1,013 students
- LAKE MARION CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 1,013 students
- SLEEPY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 886 students
- BARTOW MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 881 students
- CRYSTAL LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 753 students
- SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 746 students
- KATHLEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 742 students
- LAKE ALFRED POLYTECH ACADEMY — Grades 6–8 · 734 students
- EDWARD W BOK ACADEMY NORTH — Grades 6–8 · 726 students
- DUNDEE RIDGE MIDDLE ACADEMY — Grades 6–8 · 725 students
- WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 712 students
- LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE ACADEMY — Grades 6–8 · 704 students
- DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 684 students
- BOK ACADEMY — Grades 6–8 · 640 students
- JEWETT MIDDLE ACADEMY MAGNET — Grades 6–8 · 566 students
- DANIEL JENKINS ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 506 students
- UNION ACADEMY — Grades 6–8 · 382 students
- MATER ACADEMY DAVENPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–7 · 334 students
- COMPASS MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL — Grades 5–8 · 168 students
- HAINES CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 3,105 students
- DAVENPORT HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 2,731 students
- WINTER HAVEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 2,648 students
- RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 2,632 students
- GEORGE W. JENKINS SENIOR HIGH — Grades 9–12 · 2,469 students
- BARTOW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 2,276 students
- LAKELAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,985 students
- LAKE GIBSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,973 students
- KATHLEEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,861 students
- AUBURNDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,770 students
- LAKE WALES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,597 students
- LAKE REGION HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,568 students
- MULBERRY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,451 students
- TENOROC HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,141 students
- DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 898 students
- POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 10–12 · 343 students
- CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH — Grades 10–12 · 340 students
- POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO — Grades 11–12 · 296 students
- FRESH START COMMUNITY SCHOOL — Grades 10–12 · 105 students
- TRANSITION SCHOOL — Grades 12–12 · 50 students
- POLK GRAD ACADEMY — Grades 9–12 · 14 students
- MCKEEL ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY — Grades 7–12 · 1,750 students
- RIDGEVIEW GLOBAL STUDIES ACADEMY — Grades K–12 · 1,581 students
- BELLA CITTA — Grades PK–8 · 1,459 students
- DAVENPORT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS — Grades PK–8 · 1,440 students
- SOUTH MCKEEL ACADEMY — Grades PK–6 · 1,200 students
- CITRUS RIDGE A CIVICS ACADEMY — Grades PK–8 · 1,108 students
- FROSTPROOF MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH — Grades 6–12 · 998 students
- NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 6–12 · 997 students
- NAVIGATOR ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP DAVENPORT — Grades K–8 · 977 students
- ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS — Grades PK–8 · 762 students
- MCLAUGHLIN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE — Grades 6–11 · 758 students
- JEWETT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS — Grades PK–8 · 746 students
- FORT MEADE MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 6–12 · 731 students
- BERKLEY ACCELERATED — Grades 6–10 · 622 students
- BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF POLK — Grades K–8 · 613 students
- MCKEEL ACADEMY CENTRAL — Grades PK–6 · 610 students
- ROSABELLE W. BLAKE ACADEMY — Grades PK–8 · 562 students
- POLK FULL TIME ESCHOOL — Grades K–12 · 429 students
- LANGUAGE & LITERACY ACADEMY FOR LEARNING — Grades PK–12 · 332 students
- VICTORY RIDGE ACADEMY — Grades PK–12 · 321 students
- CYPRESS JUNCTION MONTESSORI — Grades PK–8 · 317 students
- ROOSEVELT ACADEMY — Grades 6–12 · 279 students
- MI ESCUELA MONTESSORI — Grades PK–7 · 275 students
- REAL ACADEMY (REACHING EVERY ADOLESCENT LEARNER) — Grades 4–12 · 215 students
- MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY — Grades K–8 · 182 students
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| Metric | Polk County School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 109,558 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 164 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,587/yr | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 2/10 — Poor | — | Below average |
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Ranked against 74 rated districts in FL → 16th percentile → 2/10.
Source: Florida Dept. of Education FAST ELA & Mathematics, 2024. Full methodology →
About Polk County School District
Polk County School District serves zip code 33859, covering Polk, Florida with grades Pre-K – 12th. Whether you’re researching a move, evaluating a home purchase, or preparing to enroll a child, the sections below give you a complete picture of this district’s resources, size, and what its rating means for your family.
Understanding the 2/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Polk County School District 2 out of 10 — low-rated among Florida public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Florida’s FAST ELA & Mathematics assessments (2024 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Florida is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Polk County School District holds a low overall rating, with reading and math proficiency among the lowest in Florida on state assessments. Test results reflect many factors beyond the classroom, including community and economic conditions; a low score is a signal to research carefully, not a verdict on any individual school or teacher. Families in this area should research all available alternatives: inter-district transfers, charter schools, and magnet programs. Contact the district directly to understand exactly what programs are available at your assigned school.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 33859
Children in zip code 33859 are assigned to Polk County School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 33859, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Polk County School District at (863)534-0500 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Florida districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Lake Wales
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Polk County School District serves zip code 33859, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 33859. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Florida, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Polk County School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 33859.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Polk County School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 33859 data.