For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,046 students in 33844, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 33844, FL are Bethune Academy, Eastside Elementary School and Alta Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33844 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33844, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33844, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethune Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Avenue F
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3334
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3334
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Johnson Ave E
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3254
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3254
Gr: PK-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Scenic Hwy S
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3235
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3235
Gr: PK-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sandhill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Tyner Rd
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 419-3166
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 419-3166
Gr: PK-5 | 1,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
33844, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 33844, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 33844, FL include Bethune Academy, Eastside Elementary School and Alta Vista Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33844?
5 public preschools are located in 33844.
What is the racial composition of students in 33844?
33844 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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