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Winter Haven, FL•
Private School•
PK, K-12
Senior: All Saints Academy offers an amazing and unique learning experience for its students. The opportunities given to the students better prepare them for what is to come in the future in college and gives them an advantage going forward. The environment at this school allows students to feel comfortable and confident in their learning path. The teachers at All Saints are unlike anywhere else, they always are willing to give that extra hour to help out students so they can succeed. They offer a diverse range of clubs, activities, and sports among their academics. The college advising office is a huge advantage to the students. Each student is given one-on-one advice and guidance in their college application and scholarship application processes, ensuring they achieve the goals they aspire.... Read 40 reviews
Students 619
Student-teacher ratio 10:1
#1 Best Private High Schools in Polk County.
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
WINTER HAVEN, FL,
PK, K-12,
40 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says All Saints Academy offers an amazing and unique learning experience for its students. The opportunities given to the students better prepare them for what is to come in the future in college and....
All Saints Academy offers an amazing and unique learning experience for its students. The opportunities given to the students better prepare them for what is to come in the future in college and....
Read 40 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 619,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
Polk County Public Schools, FL•
9-10
Freshman: I love this school because the students, teachers, and staff all make sure that you know that you are appreciated and that you are worth their time. The school days always seem short, but you will always leave school knowing that you learned many new things each day. The teacher - parent - student connections are very important to PPCA and they pride themselves on excellent parent involvement. PPCA also works on readying students for college, especially since after leaving PPCA, students can attend collegiate high schools and earn their AA at the same time as their high school diploma.... Read 9 reviews
Students 143
#1 Best Public High Schools in Polk County.
Polk County Public Schools, FL,
9-10,
9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says I love this school because the students, teachers, and staff all make sure that you know that you are appreciated and that you are worth their time. The school days always seem short, but you will....
I love this school because the students, teachers, and staff all make sure that you know that you are appreciated and that you are worth their time. The school days always seem short, but you will....
Read 9 reviews.
Students: 143,
Lakeland, FL•
Works Here: The teachers here ENJOY their jobs and therefore are better at teaching! They also have a heart for children and build meaningful relationships that are impactful on the students. Because of the Christian atmosphere promoted here, the students, teachers, and staff all are held to a higher moral and positive standard that is hard to find and expect in other public schools. Lastly, even though the school has a small/family like feel due to the enrollment/capacity size (which is a PLUS), this does not hold the school back from including a wide range of sports, arts, the RISE institute, clubs and many more extracurricular activities for the students.... Read 136 reviews
Students 1,075
Student-teacher ratio 12:1
#2 Best Private High Schools in Polk County.
LAKELAND, FL,
136 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Works Here says The teachers here ENJOY their jobs and therefore are better at teaching! They also have a heart for children and build meaningful relationships that are impactful on the students. Because of the....
The teachers here ENJOY their jobs and therefore are better at teaching! They also have a heart for children and build meaningful relationships that are impactful on the students. Because of the....
Read 136 reviews.
Students: 1,075,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
Lake County Schools, FL•
PK, K-8
Students 445
Student-teacher ratio 17:1
Lake County Schools, FL,
PK, K-8,
Students: 445,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
11-12
Senior: Chain of lakes, also called COL, is a great school to go to when it comes to being prepared for college. You are able to craft your own schedule to meet your requirements, whether that be getting your AA or classes for your course, and it allows you to experience a college atmosphere. COL lets you get a first hand experience of being inside a college classroom and the type of work that comes with it. You are able to interact with college professors, students, and other faculty members while also being able to use the same facilities as them. A great gateway into college readiness and would highly recommend for those who adamantly pursue higher education!... Read 215 reviews
Students 325
Student-teacher ratio 41:1
#2 Best Public High Schools in Polk County.
11-12,
215 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Chain of lakes, also called COL, is a great school to go to when it comes to being prepared for college. You are able to craft your own schedule to meet your requirements, whether that be getting....
Chain of lakes, also called COL, is a great school to go to when it comes to being prepared for college. You are able to craft your own schedule to meet your requirements, whether that be getting....
Read 215 reviews.
Students: 325,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 41 to 1,
9-12
Senior: I love Santa Fe. The community is so tight and everybody knows each other which is definitely both good and bad but ultimately special. We are all like a family, which makes the studying setting more comfortable, allowing students to have a better mood, inspiring openness from everybody. Something I would like to change from Santa Fe though, is the fact that some of the counselors and not the easiest to reach which makes it hard on the students but usually those are problems that you can easily fix by going directly to the front office and scheduling a specific meeting with them.... Read 76 reviews
Students 314
#3 Best Private High Schools in Polk County.
9-12,
76 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I love Santa Fe. The community is so tight and everybody knows each other which is definitely both good and bad but ultimately special. We are all like a family, which makes the studying setting more...Something I would like to change from Santa Fe though, is the fact that some of the counselors and not the easiest to reach which makes it hard on the students but usually those are problems that you....
I love Santa Fe. The community is so tight and everybody knows each other which is definitely both good and bad but ultimately special. We are all like a family, which makes the studying setting more...Something I would like to change from Santa Fe though, is the fact that some of the counselors and not the easiest to reach which makes it hard on the students but usually those are problems that you....
Read 76 reviews.
Students: 314,
7-12
Alum: I liked how safe it was. The students do not fight randomly in the hallways, the teachers, with some exceptions, are not dangerous or perverted. There’s no illegal drug scene unless you really look for one. Of course it’s there, but I never knew about it! They work hard to provide the best opportunities for field trips and class events. I don’t think Lakeland public schools would’ve gone to New York, or had the prom on a boat. A lot of students find it to be strict, but this is what makes all of these things possible.... Read 381 reviews
Students 1,553
Student-teacher ratio 23:1
#3 Best Public High Schools in Polk County.
7-12,
381 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I liked how safe it was. The students do not fight randomly in the hallways, the teachers, with some exceptions, are not dangerous or perverted. There’s no illegal drug scene unless you really look....
I liked how safe it was. The students do not fight randomly in the hallways, the teachers, with some exceptions, are not dangerous or perverted. There’s no illegal drug scene unless you really look....
Read 381 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 1,553,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,
Junior: Polk State Collegiate High School is a charter school in which high school students get to take exclusively college level classes. You will be put in classes with adult college students and get to learn what the overall college experience is like, for free. There are great professors who can be tough but fair, and generally help you along the way. College readiness is extremely stressed at this school and administration tries to guide you toward figuring out scholarships and what colleges are right for you. Overall a great school and one of the best I’ve ever been to!... Read 268 reviews
Students 315
Student-teacher ratio 158:1
#4 Best Public High Schools in Polk County.
268 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says Polk State Collegiate High School is a charter school in which high school students get to take exclusively college level classes. You will be put in classes with adult college students and get to....
Polk State Collegiate High School is a charter school in which high school students get to take exclusively college level classes. You will be put in classes with adult college students and get to....
Read 268 reviews.
Students: 315,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 158 to 1,
Junior: It's a pretty good high school for honors and AP students and the teachers for these programs are really good and care about the students quite a bit but from my understanding the teachers for regular or intensive classes aren't that great and the students in the lower level classes are a bit wild. It's got great elective choices though and just about any AP class you could want to take as well as Spanish and Chinese courses available. The administration are all really nice and you can tell they care about the student's well being. Great school!... Read 483 reviews
Students 2,279
Student-teacher ratio 21:1
#5 Best Public High Schools in Polk County.
483 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says It's a pretty good high school for honors and AP students and the teachers for these programs are really good and care about the students quite a bit but from my understanding the teachers for....
It's a pretty good high school for honors and AP students and the teachers for these programs are really good and care about the students quite a bit but from my understanding the teachers for....
Read 483 reviews.
Students: 2,279,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,
K-5
Students 548
Student-teacher ratio 16:1
#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Polk County.
K-5,
Students: 548,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
Students 206
Student-teacher ratio 19:1
#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Polk County.
Students: 206,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
Junior: I like Lakeland Senior because some of the teachers can be hands on with the assignments as well as funny! Which makes the studying much more exciting! The teachers here can teach many different subjects. Some they don’t teach but know. Which gives a wide variety of classes they offer. The school also has a wide range of clubs and interest groups that meet after school, which I enjoy. They offer different ways to do community service hours through certain clubs as well. Lakeland Senior has a lot of different choices, experiences, and teaching methods that help me. I enjoy learning more about my school and hope to continue.... Read 426 reviews
Students 2,106
#6 Best Public High Schools in Polk County.
426 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says I like Lakeland Senior because some of the teachers can be hands on with the assignments as well as funny! Which makes the studying much more exciting! The teachers here can teach many different....
I like Lakeland Senior because some of the teachers can be hands on with the assignments as well as funny! Which makes the studying much more exciting! The teachers here can teach many different....
Read 426 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 2,106,
PK, 9-12
Junior: Lake Wales High School is an amazing charter school that includes a diverse group of kids and staff. The staff is wonderful and attentive. The teachers truly show how much they care for all students, even those who aren't their own students. The environment is connected and supportive. There is a multitude of electives and career academies for the students to enjoy during their time at Lake Wales High School. Events such as morning meetings and pep rallies continue to bring students and staff together, show off the talents on the ridge, and inform students of future plans or activities. The diverse selection of sports as well as the performance is amazing and continues to grow. Overall, at Lake Wales High School the saying is "Be Your Brother's Keeper", and this is an important thing on the ridge and it is upheld highly within and outside of the campus.... Read 308 reviews
Students 1,587
#7 Best Public High Schools in Polk County.
PK, 9-12,
308 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says Lake Wales High School is an amazing charter school that includes a diverse group of kids and staff. The staff is wonderful and attentive. The teachers truly show how much they care for all students,....
Lake Wales High School is an amazing charter school that includes a diverse group of kids and staff. The staff is wonderful and attentive. The teachers truly show how much they care for all students,....
Read 308 reviews.
Students: 1,587,
K-6
Students 102
Student-teacher ratio 15:1
#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Polk County.
K-6,
Students: 102,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
6-8
Students 651
Student-teacher ratio 18:1
#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Polk County.
6-8,
Students: 651,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
High School Senior: Incredible school, highly advanced in comparison... Read 11 reviews
Students 400
#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Polk County.
11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: High School Senior says Incredible school, highly advanced in comparison.
Incredible school, highly advanced in comparison.
Read 11 reviews.
Students: 400,
PK, K-5
Students 844
#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Polk County.
PK, K-5,
Students: 844,
Students 697
#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Polk County.
Students: 697,
Students 561
#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Polk County.
Students: 561,
Students 122
Student-teacher ratio 14:1
#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Polk County.
Students: 122,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
PK, K-6
Students 627
#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Polk County.
PK, K-6,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 2 stars.
Read 1 reviews.
Students: 627,
Senior: There are branches of academics if you want to specialized on military leadership is Summerlin Academy, if you want to specialized on academics would be IB, if you want to belong in a regular environment it is okay too. Overall this High schools provides many offers and a suited environment. The faculty and staff are friendly. The guidance consolers are optimistic to help. With many extracurricular activities through a competitive setting. Overall Bartow Senior High School is top notch.... Read 507 reviews
Students 2,162
#8 Best Public High Schools in Polk County.
507 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says There are branches of academics if you want to specialized on military leadership is Summerlin Academy, if you want to specialized on academics would be IB, if you want to belong in a regular....
There are branches of academics if you want to specialized on military leadership is Summerlin Academy, if you want to specialized on academics would be IB, if you want to belong in a regular....
Read 507 reviews.
Students: 2,162,
Alum: Bartow Elementary really made me into the person I am today. I learned how to make friends, how to communicate with my peers, how to have fun, and so much more. I was throughout so much and enjoyed every bit of my elementary experience. I couldn't have asked for a better introduction to schooling.... Read 9 reviews
Students 507
#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Polk County.
9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Bartow Elementary really made me into the person I am today. I learned how to make friends, how to communicate with my peers, how to have fun, and so much more. I was throughout so much and enjoyed....
Bartow Elementary really made me into the person I am today. I learned how to make friends, how to communicate with my peers, how to have fun, and so much more. I was throughout so much and enjoyed....
Students: 507,
Senior: The school offers fantastic classical education. Additionally, each teacher cares about their students and wants to help them academically succeed. The only downside of this school is that there is no new technology on the campus, and classes reliant upon proper equipment, particularly Chemistry, do not have it.... Read 12 reviews
Students 135
Student-teacher ratio 6:1
#4 Best Private High Schools in Polk County.
12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says The school offers fantastic classical education. Additionally, each teacher cares about their students and wants to help them academically succeed. The only downside of this school is that there is....
The school offers fantastic classical education. Additionally, each teacher cares about their students and wants to help them academically succeed. The only downside of this school is that there is....
Read 12 reviews.
Students: 135,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
Junior: The school does not have that much inappropriate content and helps people fit in and makes people comfortable from bad people... Read 1 review
Students 479
#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Polk County.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says The school does not have that much inappropriate content and helps people fit in and makes people comfortable from bad people.
The school does not have that much inappropriate content and helps people fit in and makes people comfortable from bad people.
Students: 479,
PK, K-7
Parent: South McKeel Academy is top notch.. Lakeland is not a bad area but it's not Orlando. I'm having a hard time with deciding if I even want to move to Orlando & take the kids out of this school.. McKeel Academy goes from PK-12 one campus is PK-7 & the high school building is 8-12. They work with iPads from Kindergarten through 12th. They're constantly updating & bringing in new things for the kids to learn from. I don't wan to take my kids out.. But do I suck it up & stay in a city I no longer want to be in? Ahhhhh... Read 1 review
Students 1,256
#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Polk County.
PK, K-7,
Featured Review: Parent says South McKeel Academy is top notch.. Lakeland is not a bad area but it's not Orlando. I'm having a hard time with deciding if I even want to move to Orlando & take the kids out of this school.. McKeel....
South McKeel Academy is top notch.. Lakeland is not a bad area but it's not Orlando. I'm having a hard time with deciding if I even want to move to Orlando & take the kids out of this school.. McKeel....
Students: 1,256,
Fort Myers, FL•
Parent: We LOVE Canterbury! The teachers genuinely know my child and inspire him to be the best he can be. There are countless opportunities and programs to keep him engaged and excited to learn each day. We love the atmosphere of the school and the many traditions and experiences at each grade level. School communication is excellent, with many fun events to attend and feel a part of the community.... Read 49 reviews
Students 717
Student-teacher ratio 7:1
FORT MYERS, FL,
49 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We LOVE Canterbury! The teachers genuinely know my child and inspire him to be the best he can be. There are countless opportunities and programs to keep him engaged and excited to learn each day. We....
We LOVE Canterbury! The teachers genuinely know my child and inspire him to be the best he can be. There are countless opportunities and programs to keep him engaged and excited to learn each day. We....
Read 49 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 717,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
West Palm Beach, FL•
Parent: We have been very happy with our experience at The Greene School! It is so refreshing to go from constantly worrying about our children's education, to feeling confident that they are getting the best education possible (not just in South Florida but anywhere in the world). The approach is innovative, the teachers are adept and caring, the administration is thoughtful and focused, and students are joyful learners. Although "on paper" it appears slightly more expensive than other private schools in the area, we are amazed at the value. There are two highly educated, full-time teachers per class, everything from lunch to dance recital costumes to aftercare is included, and there are no galas or other pressures to donate to the school. We are so grateful that we found this special place to shape our children and have every confidence that they will develop a lifelong love of learning based on their experiences here.... Read 8 reviews
Students 136
Student-teacher ratio 5:1
WEST PALM BEACH, FL,
8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We have been very happy with our experience at The Greene School! It is so refreshing to go from constantly worrying about our children's education, to feeling confident that they are getting the....
We have been very happy with our experience at The Greene School! It is so refreshing to go from constantly worrying about our children's education, to feeling confident that they are getting the....
Read 8 reviews.
Students: 136,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
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