Schools in Lake Wales, Florida (2025)
8 schools · 5,947 students · 6 charter, 2 public · median Enrollment 667.
Lake Wales, in Florida, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,947 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other; by sector 6 charter, 2 public.
The median Enrollment across Lake Wales's schools is 667, above the Florida median of 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
7 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Bok Academy (62.7, top 50% of middle schools nationally), followed by Edward W Bok Academy North (57.6, top 50% of middle schools nationally), and Hillcrest Elementary School (57.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Lake Wales Senior High School (1,597 students), McLaughlin Academy of Excellence (758 students), Edward W Bok Academy North (726 students).
Ranked schools in Lake Wales
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Florida.
- 163Bok AcademyLake Wales · Charter Middle72% Math proficiency · 640 students
- 258Edward W Bok Academy NorthLake Wales · Charter Middle67% Math proficiency · 726 students
- 357Hillcrest Elementary SchoolLake Wales · Charter Elementary67% Math proficiency · 667 students
- 444Lake Wales Senior High SchoolLake Wales · Charter High54% Math proficiency · 1,597 students
- 543Janie Howard Wilson SchoolLake Wales · Charter Elementary52% Math proficiency · 462 students
- 632Polk Avenue Elementary SchoolLake Wales · Charter Elementary50% Math proficiency · 523 students
- 726Spook Hill Elementary SchoolLake Wales · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 574 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bok Academy Lake Wales · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 62.7 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 640 |
| 2 | Edward W Bok Academy North Lake Wales · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 57.6 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 726 |
| 3 | Hillcrest Elementary School Lake Wales · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Charter | 57.3 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 667 |
| 4 | Lake Wales Senior High School Lake Wales · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 44.1 Lower 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 1,597 |
| 5 | Janie Howard Wilson School Lake Wales · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Charter | 43.3 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 462 |
| 6 | Polk Avenue Elementary School Lake Wales · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Charter | 32.1 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 523 |
| 7 | Spook Hill Elementary School Lake Wales · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.2 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 574 |
Other schools in Lake Wales
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Lake Wales side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lake Wales?
Bok Academy is the highest-ranked school in Lake Wales with a Success Index (US) of 62.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Lake Wales?
Lake Wales has 8 schools (2 middle, 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 other) educating 5,947 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Lake Wales?
The median Enrollment across schools in Lake Wales is 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.