📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Lakeland, FL · Polk County

Polk County School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 109,558 students · 164 schools · 39 zip codes

2
out of 10 Rating Poor
State reading & math proficiency · 16th percentile among Florida districts. Ranked within Florida only — not comparable across states.
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Polk County School District
📍 Lakeland, FL · Polk County · NCES LEAID 1201590
2/10
Rating
109,558
Students
164
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
39
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(863)534-0500
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District Mailing Address
PO BOX 391, BARTOW, FL 33831
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Enrollment
109,558 students
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Schools
164
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County
Polk County, FL
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
1201590
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Polk County School District39 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
33801LakelandPolk CountyFL
33803LakelandPolk CountyFL
33805LakelandPolk CountyFL
33809LakelandPolk CountyFL
33810LakelandPolk CountyFL
33811LakelandPolk CountyFL
33812LakelandPolk CountyFL
33813LakelandPolk CountyFL
33815LakelandPolk CountyFL
33823AuburndalePolk CountyFL
33827Babson ParkPolk CountyFL
33830BartowPolk CountyFL
33835BradleyPolk CountyFL
33837DavenportPolk CountyFL
33838DundeePolk CountyFL
33839Eagle LakePolk CountyFL
33840Eaton ParkPolk CountyFL
33841Fort MeadePolk CountyFL
33843FrostproofPolk CountyFL
33844Haines CityPolk CountyFL
33847HomelandPolk CountyFL
33849KathleenPolk CountyFL
33850Lake AlfredPolk CountyFL
33851Lake HamiltonPolk CountyFL
33853Lake WalesPolk CountyFL
33854LakeshorePolk CountyFL
33855Indian Lake EstatesPolk CountyFL
33856NalcrestPolk CountyFL
33858LoughmanPolk CountyFL
33859Lake WalesPolk CountyFL
33860MulberryPolk CountyFL
33867River RanchPolk CountyFL
33868Polk CityPolk CountyFL
33877WaverlyPolk CountyFL
33880Winter HavenPolk CountyFL
33881Winter HavenPolk CountyFL
33884Winter HavenPolk CountyFL
33897DavenportPolk CountyFL
33898Lake WalesPolk CountyFL
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Polk County School District?▼
Polk County School District serves 39 zip codes: 33801, 33803, 33805, 33809, 33810, 33811, 33812, 33813, 33815, 33823, 33827, 33830, 33835, 33837, 33838, 33839, 33840, 33841, 33843, 33844, 33847, 33849, 33850, 33851, 33853, and 14 more. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Polk County School District rated?▼
Polk County School District has an overall rating of 2 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 16th percentile among Florida school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Florida only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Polk County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 109,558 students across 164 schools for Polk County School District.
What grades does Polk County School District serve?▼
Polk County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Polk County School District?▼
You can reach Polk County School District by phone at (863)534-0500 or by mail at PO BOX 391, BARTOW, FL 33831. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Polk County School District

Polk County School District is a public school district serving 39 zip codes in Florida, primarily in Polk County. It carries an overall rating of 2/10 (Poor), the 16th percentile among Florida districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Florida districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (863)534-0500 before making a housing decision.

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