For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,884 students in 33873, FL (there are , serving 48 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 33873, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33873, FL are Wauchula Elementary School, North Wauchula Elementary School and Hilltop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33873 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33873, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33873, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauchula Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3141
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3141
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
North Wauchula Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1120 N Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2183
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2183
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 Us Highway 17 N
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2750
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Hardee Junior High School
(Math: 45% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 1,089 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Hardee Senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Altman Rd
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3181
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3181
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 735-2300
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 735-2300
Gr: 5-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
1009 N 6th Th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Gr: K-12
1009 N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Gr: K-5
33873, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33873, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33873, FL include Wauchula Elementary School, North Wauchula Elementary School and Hilltop Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33873?
9 public schools are located in 33873.
What percentage of students in 33873 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 33873 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33873?
33873 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).