For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,927 students in 33853, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33853, FL are Edward W Bok Academy North, Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence and Victory Ridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33853 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33853, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33853, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edward W Bok Academy North
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 N 4th Street
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 638-1010
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 638-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 4th St S
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4233
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4233
Gr: 6-10 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Victory Ridge Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Burns Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 E St
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4252
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4252
Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
33853, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 S Fourth Steet
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 284-4343
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 284-4343
Gr: K-5 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Our Childrens Middle Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
16 3rd St N
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-7500
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33853, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33853, FL include Edward W Bok Academy North, Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence and Victory Ridge Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 33853?
4 public middle schools are located in 33853.
What is the racial composition of students in 33853?
33853 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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