Magnolia Montessori Academy

Magnolia Montessori Academy is a public elementary school in Lakeland, FL, part of the POLK. The school serves approximately 178 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 90.8th percentile among FL schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 84% proficiency in math, 28 points above the state average and 80% in reading/language arts, 27 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $36,445, where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a midsize city setting.

With an enrollment of 178 students, Magnolia Montessori Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Magnolia Montessori Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.