For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 168 students in Bartow, FL.
The top-ranked public charter school in Bartow, FL is Compass Middle Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartow, FL public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Bartow have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bartow, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Compass Middle Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-8701
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-8701
Gr: 5-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Bartow, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bartow, FL include Compass Middle Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Bartow?
1 public charter schools are located in Bartow.
What is the racial composition of students in Bartow?
Bartow public charter schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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