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3 schools in Poinciana

Florida · Public K-12

Poinciana, Florida runs 3 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 2,618 students across 2 elementary and 1 middle.

7-year change in Poinciana

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,618
+374 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
7%
was 9%
% Hispanic
52%
was 64%
% Black
38%
was 25%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
LAKE MARION CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-081,013
LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-051,126
PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05479

About Poinciana

Poinciana is a thinly populated Florida city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 2,618 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 2 elementary, and 1 middle.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 873, above the state mean of about 705.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,618 students, expanded 17% from the 2,244 reported in SY 2017-18. The Black share of public-school enrollment grew from 25% to 38%.

On allk12, the community for Poinciana discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Poinciana?
Poinciana, Florida has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,618 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Poinciana?
Poinciana has 2 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Poinciana?
LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the largest public school in Poinciana by enrollment, with approximately 1,126 students.
What school districts serve Poinciana?
Poinciana public schools are operated by POLK.
What grade levels do public schools in Poinciana cover?
Public schools in Poinciana serve students from pre-K through grade 8.