Poinciana: Schools & Education
Poinciana is served by 3 public schools. Laurel Elementary School is the largest at 1,058 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 3,779 students.
- ~12,511 residents per school (vs Florida ~412).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 12,511 residents per school. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
| School Districts · Districts | POLK |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,615 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 131 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 20.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,407 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 53.8% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Ridge Technical College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 10.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Ridge Technical College |
| Nearest College · City | Winter Haven |
| Nearest College · Phone | (863) 419-3060 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 10.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (407) 742-8888 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 101 N. DOVERPLUM AVENUE, KISSIMMEE FL 34758 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 2.7 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 22.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12