Schools & Education in Lakeland, FL.
The Polk County school district is the eighth-largest in Florida among the largest 40 nationally. There are 160 school sites and centers including 65 elementary schools, 19 middle schools and 18 high schools. There are also two small colleges, one of which features the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.
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Cleveland Court Elementary
The Cleveland Court School at the corner of Edgewood Drive and Carolina Avenue was one of several built in Lakeland during the real estate boom of the 1920's. By the time it was completed in 1929, how.. More
Dixieland Elementary School
Located in South Lakeland in the Dixieland Historic disctict. Adjacent to Dobbins Park, the brick and stucco building opened its doors to students in September, 1924 and has been in continuous use as .. More
Florida Southern College
Florida Southern College is committed to educational excellence and is a selective, comprehensive, private, United Methodist college with a strong liberal arts core and signature programs. The College.. More
Lakeland Main Public Library
The Lakeland Public Library is located on the shores of historic Lake Morton. Offering a wealth a resources & reference material, the library has many modern amenities as well. The library is one of .. More
Larry R. Jackson Branch Library
Located in North Lakeland, the Jackson branch of the Lakeland Public Library, Offers a wealth a resources & reference material. The library features many modern amenities as well. The library offers a.. More
Lawton Chiles Academy
The Lawton Chiles Middle Academy family consisting of students, staff, parents, and the community are partners in guiding our students’ education bydeveloping a high interest in all academic areas wit.. More
Southeastern University
Southeastern, an Assemblies of God university, welcomes students from a variety of denominations. The campus is populated with palm trees, orange groves with wide sunsets reflected in sparkling lakes... More