For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,390 students in Hardee County, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hardee County, FL are North Wauchula Elementary School, Bowling Green Elementary School and Zolfo Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardee County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hardee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hardee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Wauchula Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1120 N Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2183
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2183
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Bowling Green Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4530 Church Ave
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 773-5471
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 773-5471
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3215 School House Rd
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 773-5473
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 773-5473
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 Us Highway 17 N
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2750
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #55.
Wauchula Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3141
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3141
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #66.
Hardee Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1009 N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 735-2300
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 735-2300
Grades: 5-12
| 44 students
Rank: #88.
Hardee Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Us Highway 17 N
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3147
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3147
Grades: 6-12
| 1,089 students
Rank: n/an/a
1009 N 6th Th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1009 N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Hardee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 W Main St
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3173
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3173
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bowling Green Youth Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4705 Hwy 17 N
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2000
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Hardee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8p O Box 1678
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-905
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-905
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1009 N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hardee County, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hardee County, FL include North Wauchula Elementary School, Bowling Green Elementary School and Zolfo Springs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hardee County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Hardee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardee County?
Hardee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hardee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hardee County include: Zolfo Springs Elementary School vs. Hilltop Elementary School, Zolfo Springs Elementary School vs. Wauchula Elementary School, North Wauchula Elementary School vs. Bowling Green Elementary School
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