Public schools in Davenport, FL
15 open public schools with an address in Davenport, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
19,241
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.3:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
7
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Davenport public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Davenport, FL: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 19,241 students, an average of 1,374 per school. The largest campus is Davenport High School (2,731 students), and the largest elementary school is Horizons Elementary School (1,543).
Polk operates the most schools here (13), and 2 regular districts have at least one Davenport campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 7 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 54% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Davenport
Elementary schools in Davenport
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Citta Polk | PK–08 | 1,459 | 24.3:1 | |
| Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy Polk | PK–08 | 1,108 | 16.5:1 | |
| Davenport Elementary Polk | PK–05 | 938 | 25.4:1 | |
| Davenport School of the Arts Polk · Magnet | PK–08 | 1,440 | 16.7:1 | |
| Four Corners Charter School Osceola · Charter | KG–05 | 1,103 | 34.5:1 | |
| Horizons Elementary School Polk | PK–05 | 1,543 | 19.3:1 | |
| Loughman Oaks Elementary School Polk | PK–05 | 1,179 | 20.7:1 | |
| Mater Academy Davenport Polk · Charter | KG–07 | 815 | 16.6:1 | |
| Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport Polk · Charter | KG–08 | 977 | 17.4:1 |
Middle schools in Davenport
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy Davenport Middle School Polk · Charter | 06–08 | 334 | 27.8:1 |
High schools in Davenport
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport High School Polk · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,731 | 25.8:1 | |
| Four Corners Upper School Osceola · Charter | 06–12 | 1,401 | 21.9:1 | |
| Navigator Academy of Leadership High School Polk · Charter | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Ridge Community High School Polk | 09–12 | 2,632 | 23.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Davenport
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Polk · Charter | KG–12 | 1,581 | 17.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.3%
- Hispanic60.3%
- Black17.4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Davenport schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (19,241 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Davenport
How many public schools are in Davenport, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Davenport: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 19,241 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Davenport?
Schools with an address in Davenport belong to 2 education agencies, led by Polk (13 schools), Osceola (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Davenport?
Davenport High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Davenport, with 2,731 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Davenport?
Yes. 7 of the 15 public schools in Davenport are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Four Corners Charter School, Four Corners Upper School, Mater Academy Davenport. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Davenport schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Davenport public schools is 21.3:1, higher than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Davenport guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities