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Best 33870 Florida Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,458 students in 33870, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 420 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 33870, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33870, FL are Woodlawn Elementary School, Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program and Sebring Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33870 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33870, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33870, FL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
817 Woodlawn Dr
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Sebring Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Center Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Highlands Virtual School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 141:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Sebring High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3514 Kenilworth Blvd
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,849 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Fred Wild Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3550 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
The Academy At Youth Care Lane
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4121 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Gr: 5-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands County Schools Jail Program
Alternative School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands Virtual Franchise
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Non-enrolled Pk Exceptional Educational Program
Special Education School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Gr: PK | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Sebring Pre-k Center
3560 Us 27
Sebring, FL 33870
(813) 314-5281
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 33870, FL?
How many public schools are located in 33870?
11 public schools are located in 33870.
What percentage of students in 33870 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 33870 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33870?
33870 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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