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Best Hendry County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 14,247 students in Hendry County, FL (there are 5 private schools, serving 580 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Hendry County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hendry County, FL are Central Elementary School, West Glades School and Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hendry County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hendry County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hendry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 S Deane Duff Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
West Glades School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2586 County Road 731
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 675-3490
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
205 Arroyo Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1570
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Arroyo Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1560
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
280 N Main St
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 612-0750
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Country Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2052 Nw Eucalyptus Blvd
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4140
Gr: PK-5 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Labelle Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 E Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4646
Gr: 6-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Labelle Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Clewiston Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 W Pasadena Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1530
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Labelle High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4050 E Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Digital Academy Of Florida
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9143 Philiphs Hwy Ste 590
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 271-4300
Gr: K-12 | 6,069 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Clewiston High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 S Francisco St
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1520
Gr: 9-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Ahfachkee Day School
31200 Josie Billie Highway
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-6348
Gr: K-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 77:1
Rank: n/an/a
County Wide Exceptional Student Education
Special Education School
300 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4166
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Glades West
2586 County Road 731
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 612-0783
Gr: PK | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Hendry Success Academy
Alternative School
435 E Cir Dr
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 902-4244
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hendry Virtual Instruction Program District Provided
300 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 674-4555
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
Montura Early Learning Center
225 N Hacienda St
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 674-4108
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Mydistrict Virtual School
25 E Hickpochee Ave
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 744-4555
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hendry County, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Hendry County, FL include Central Elementary School, West Glades School and Westside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hendry County?
20 public schools are located in Hendry County.
What percentage of students in Hendry County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Hendry County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hendry County?
Hendry County public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hendry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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