Top 10 Best Florida Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 37 blue ribbon public preschools serving 26,745 students in Florida.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Florida are Morikami Park Elementary School, The Sanibel School and Sunset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Florida Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morikami Park Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 93% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6201 Morikami Park Rd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 794 students
Rank: #22.
The Sanibel School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 86% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Grades: PK-5
| 1,206 students
Rank: #44.
Bevis Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5720 Osprey Ridge Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #55.
Waters Edge Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 89% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21601 Shorewind Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #66.
Gulf Breeze Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
549 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Grades: PK-5
| 809 students
Rank: #77.
Manatee Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3425 Viera Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 433-0050
Grades: PK-6
| 842 students
Rank: #88.
Madison Street Of Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
Math: 83% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
401 Nw Martin Luther King Jr A
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #99.
Sea Gate Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
650 Seagate Dr
Naples, FL 34103
(239) 377-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #1010.
Hawks Rise Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
205 Meadow Ridge Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4733
Grades: PK-5
| 779 students
Rank: #1111.
Desoto Trail Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5200 Tredington Park Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1212.
Gilchrist Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1301 Timberlane Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 831 students
Rank: #1313.
Dr N H Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 81% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1900 Sw 5th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #1414.
Whispering Oak Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15300 Stoneybrook West Pkwy
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-7773
Grades: PK-5
| 1,116 students
Rank: #1515.
Fleming Island Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4425 Lakeshore Dr
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-1075
Grades: PK-6
| 736 students
Rank: #1616.
Suntree Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
900 Jordan Blass Dr
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 242-6480
Grades: PK-6
| 595 students
Rank: #1717.
Eagle Point Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Indian Trce
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 1,160 students
Rank: #1818.
Gemini Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2100 Oak St
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
(321) 727-3090
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #1919.
Avalon Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13500 Tanja King Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-3825
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #2020.
Calusa Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9580 W Calusa Club Dr
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-0589
Grades: PK-5
| 765 students
Rank: #2121.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
Math: 74% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Grades: PK-8
| 823 students
Rank: #2222.
Key Biscayne K-8 Center
Math: 75% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
150 W Mcintyre St
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-5418
Grades: PK-8
| 1,075 students
Rank: #2323.
Killearn Lakes Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8037 Deer Lk E
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 921-1265
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #2424.
Ocean Breeze Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 Cheyenne Dr
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
(321) 779-2040
Grades: PK-6
| 538 students
Rank: #2525.
Oriole Beach Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1260 Oriole Beach Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-5160
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #2626.
Leewood K-8 Center
Math: 65% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10343 Sw 124th St
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 233-7430
Grades: PK-8
| 649 students
Rank: #2727.
Windy Ridge K-8
Math: 68% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 Beech Tree Dr
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100
Grades: PK-8
| 1,144 students
Rank: #2828.
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 61% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Ne 11th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 322-9050
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #2929.
Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1700 Clubhouse Dr
Rockledge, FL 32955
(321) 617-7700
Grades: PK-6
| 494 students
Rank: #3030.
Oliver Hoover Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9050 Hammocks Blvd
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-4382
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #3131.
William S. Talbot Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5701 Nw 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 955-6716
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #3232.
Frank Crawford Martin K-8 Center
Magnet School
Math: 46% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14250 Boggs Dr
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 238-3688
Grades: PK-8
| 768 students
Rank: #3333.
Port Malabar Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Pioneer Ave Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 725-0070
Grades: PK-6
| 636 students
Rank: #3434.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #3535.
Crossroad Academy
Charter School
Math: 35% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Strong Rd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-9626
Grades: PK-12
| 550 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Florida?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Florida include Morikami Park Elementary School, The Sanibel School and Sunset Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Florida?
37 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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