First Methodist School has provided a consistent, quality education since 1973 to children in Bartow and surrounding areas.
FMS has operated under the guidance of the same Director/Principal since its beginning.
FMS is located in the safe, clean environment of the FUMC Educational Building.
FMS enjoys a family atmosphere where parents are encouraged to participate in all activities.
FMS students, staff and families have the comfort and benefit of the Pastor of FUMC who is on the premises and participates in the school through monthly Chapel services and several Church/School Sunday services throughout the year.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
177 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
11 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
school shirt and solid color bottoms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by age/grade. Please call for information
Admissions Director
Jackie Stoltz
Admissions Associate
Becky Harrelson
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Making a difference in education.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for First Methodist School Inc.?
The application deadline for First Methodist School Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is Parkway Christian Academy (7.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Word Of Life Christian School
(Christian)
1555 W Main St
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-5747
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-5747
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
1700 Buckeye Loop Road
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7
Candlelight Christian Academy
(Christian)
209 E Sessoms Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-0049
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-0049
15.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Word Of Life Christian School
(Christian)
1555 W Main St
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-5747
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-5747
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
1700 Buckeye Loop Road
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7
Candlelight Christian Academy
(Christian)
209 E Sessoms Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-0049
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-0049
15.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Word Of Life Christian School
(Christian)
1555 W Main St
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-5747
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-5747
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
1700 Buckeye Loop Road
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7
Candlelight Christian Academy
(Christian)
209 E Sessoms Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-0049
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-0049
15.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1700 Buckeye Loop Road
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Word Of Life Christian School
(Christian)
1555 W Main St
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-5747
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-5747
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
4210 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-5031
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-5031
7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Family Life Homeschool
(Baptist)
602 Heather Ct
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 604-0263
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 604-0263
7.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students
Future Scholars Christian Academy
(Baptist)
222 E Central Ave, Winter Haven, Florida 33880
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 291-8002
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 291-8002
7.9 miles
Gr: K-10 | 44 students
Jordan Christian Prep
(Christian)
1770 Gilbert St
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 207-7319
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 207-7319
8.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 152 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Word Of Life Christian School
(Christian)
1555 W Main St
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-5747
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-5747
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
4210 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-5031
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-5031
7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Family Life Homeschool
(Baptist)
602 Heather Ct
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 604-0263
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 604-0263
7.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students
Future Scholars Christian Academy
(Baptist)
222 E Central Ave, Winter Haven, Florida 33880
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 291-8002
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 291-8002
7.9 miles
Gr: K-10 | 44 students
Jordan Christian Prep
(Christian)
1770 Gilbert St
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 207-7319
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 207-7319
8.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 152 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Word Of Life Christian School
(Christian)
1555 W Main St
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-5747
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-5747
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
4210 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-5031
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-5031
7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Family Life Homeschool
(Baptist)
602 Heather Ct
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 604-0263
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 604-0263
7.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students
Future Scholars Christian Academy
(Baptist)
222 E Central Ave, Winter Haven, Florida 33880
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 291-8002
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 291-8002
7.9 miles
Gr: K-10 | 44 students
Jordan Christian Prep
(Christian)
1770 Gilbert St
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 207-7319
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 207-7319
8.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 152 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4210 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-5031
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-5031
7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
3720 Old Highway 37
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 644-3931
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 644-3931
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Avg. class size: 20 students
5001 State Road 540 West
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-5980
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-5980
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brilliant Minds Early Learning Academy
(Christian)
5900 Sundance Blvd
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 646-6444
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 646-6444
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students
151 King Road SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-0930
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-0930
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7950 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 744-8164
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 744-8164
8310.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Walden Lake Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Turkey Creek Rd
Plant City, FL 33566
(813) 757-9433
Plant City, FL 33566
(813) 757-9433
8310.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 809 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Trapnell Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1605 W Trapnell Rd
Plant City, FL 33566
(813) 757-9313
Plant City, FL 33566
(813) 757-9313
8311.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2006 W Oak Ave
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9300
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9300
8311.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Tomlin Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Woodrow Wilson St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9400
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9400
8311.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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