For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,529 students in 33850, FL (there are , serving 88 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 33850, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33850, FL are Karen M. Siegel Academy, Lake Alfred Elementary School and Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33850 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33850, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33850, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Grades: PK-12
| 159 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Alfred Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Cummings St E
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5985
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5985
Grades: PK-5
| 880 students
Rank: #33.
Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5955
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #44.
Discovery High School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Buena Vista Dr
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 268-7178
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 268-7178
Grades: 9-12
| 812 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Buena Vista Dr N
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5988
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5988
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
33850, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lake Alfred B.e.s.t Program Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
690 North Third St
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 968-5162
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 968-5162
Grades: K-5
| 22 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33850, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33850, FL include Karen M. Siegel Academy, Lake Alfred Elementary School and Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred.
How many public schools are located in 33850?
5 public schools are located in 33850.
What percentage of students in 33850 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 33850 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33850?
33850 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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