Fred G. Garner Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Students: 801
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 16:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 836:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
2500 Havendale Boulevard Northwest
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5455
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
4/10
2/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness3/10
Community Reviews
Just walk into this school and you will feel the positive energy and a welcoming experience from all staff. There is an obvious and genuine love for teaching and learning throughout each hallway of Fred G Garner Academy.
Posted by a teacher on 8/12/2026I love this school and they help my child make some GREAT gains!
Posted by a parent on 8/10/2026Fred G. Garner Academy is an excellent school! I love being a part of this family! We have an awesome academic program and it is a pleasure to come here everyday to make a difference in students' lives and witness their growth.
Posted by a teacher on 8/10/2026I am a former student and current teacher at Garner Academy. I can say first hand that the culture of the school is inviting and welcoming. All staff is invested in encouraging our students to do and be their very best.
Posted by a teacher on 8/10/2026Excellent school! The staff at Fred Garner Academy are kind, professional, and truly invest in students. My child has grown academically and socially, and I feel welcomed and informed every step of the way.
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Winter Haven schools - Fred G. Garner Elementary School is located at 2500 Havendale Boulevard Northwest, Winter Haven FL 33881. Fred G. Garner Elementary School is in the Polk County Public Schools. Fred G. Garner Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.
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