The most improved public preschools in Florida are Karen M.
Siegel Academy, Lakewood Elementary School and Neva King Cooper Educational Center.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 945
2,051
Avg. Improved Rank: 1,247
Most Improved Public Preschools in Florida (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2051
(from 3,061 to 1,010)
(from 3,061 to 1,010)
Grades: PK-12
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1980
(from 3,502 to 1,522)
(from 3,502 to 1,522)
Grades: PK-5
4151 6th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2196
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2196
Rank: #33.
Neva King Cooper Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1951
(from 3,578 to 1,627)
(from 3,578 to 1,627)
Grades: PK-12
151 Nw 5th St
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 247-4307
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 247-4307
Rank: #44.
Potentials Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1759
(from 3,313 to 1,554)
(from 3,313 to 1,554)
Grades: PK-8
1201 Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
Rank: #55.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1743
(from 3,529 to 1,786)
(from 3,529 to 1,786)
Grades: PK-12
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Rank: #66.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1512
(from 3,199 to 1,687)
(from 3,199 to 1,687)
Grades: PK-5
313 S 9th St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8000
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8000
Rank: #77.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1505
(from 2,911 to 1,406)
(from 2,911 to 1,406)
Grades: PK-6
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Rank: #88.
Oak Hill Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1471
(from 3,495 to 2,024)
(from 3,495 to 2,024)
Grades: PK-8
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Rank: #99.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1423
(from 2,956 to 1,533)
(from 2,956 to 1,533)
Grades: PK-5
5921 150th Ave N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7440
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7440
Rank: #1010.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1382
(from 2,618 to 1,236)
(from 2,618 to 1,236)
Grades: PK-5
349 S Market Blvd
Webster, FL 33597
(352) 793-2828
Webster, FL 33597
(352) 793-2828
Rank: #1111.
Bowling Green Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1359
(from 2,027 to 668)
(from 2,027 to 668)
Grades: PK-5
4530 Church Ave
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2288
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2288
Rank: #1212.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1333
(from 2,262 to 929)
(from 2,262 to 929)
Grades: PK-12
2031 Hope School Dr
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9616
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9616
Rank: #1313.
Folsom Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1230
(from 3,074 to 1,844)
(from 3,074 to 1,844)
Grades: PK-5
9855 Harney Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6755
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6755
Rank: #1414.
Peace River Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1195
(from 2,455 to 1,260)
(from 2,455 to 1,260)
Grades: PK-5
4070 Beaver Ln
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7622
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7622
Rank: #1515.
Vineland Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1189
(from 1,667 to 478)
(from 1,667 to 478)
Grades: PK-5
467 Boundary Blvd
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 743-0188
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 743-0188
Rank: #1616.
Charlotte Harbor School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1158
(from 2,911 to 1,753)
(from 2,911 to 1,753)
Grades: PK-12
22450 Hancock Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Rank: #1717.
Cypress Junction Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1148
(from 2,126 to 978)
(from 2,126 to 978)
Grades: PK-8
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Rank: #1818.
Lanier Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1137
(from 2,167 to 1,030)
(from 2,167 to 1,030)
Grades: PK-5
4704 W Montgomery Ave
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3060
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3060
Rank: #1919.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1098
(from 2,406 to 1,308)
(from 2,406 to 1,308)
Grades: PK-6
2398 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-1975
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-1975
Rank: #2020.
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1070
(from 2,141 to 1,071)
(from 2,141 to 1,071)
Grades: PK-5
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Rank: #2121.
Homosassa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1068
(from 2,441 to 1,373)
(from 2,441 to 1,373)
Grades: PK-5
10935 W Yulee Dr
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 628-2953
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 628-2953
Rank: #2222.
Village Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1063
(from 3,268 to 2,205)
(from 3,268 to 2,205)
Grades: PK-5
1601 State Road 29 S
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8600
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8600
Rank: #2323.
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1020
(from 2,426 to 1,406)
(from 2,426 to 1,406)
Grades: PK-5
3501 Winton Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3086
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3086
Rank: #2424.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1015
(from 3,435 to 2,420)
(from 3,435 to 2,420)
Grades: PK-12
3130 Edgewater Dr
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3909
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3909
Rank: #2525.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1005
(from 2,955 to 1,950)
(from 2,955 to 1,950)
Grades: PK-5
5556 Se County Highway 484
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6100
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6100
Rank: #2626.
Crookshank Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1001
(from 1,832 to 831)
(from 1,832 to 831)
Grades: PK-5
1455 N Whitney St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-7840
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-7840
Rank: #2727.
The Webster School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +989
(from 2,581 to 1,592)
(from 2,581 to 1,592)
Grades: PK-5
420 N Orange St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-3860
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-3860
Rank: #2828.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +987
(from 2,386 to 1,399)
(from 2,386 to 1,399)
Grades: PK-5
5601 22nd Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2147
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2147
Rank: #2929.
Sparr Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +986
(from 3,160 to 2,174)
(from 3,160 to 2,174)
Grades: PK-5
2525 E Hwy 329
Anthony, FL 32617
(352) 671-6060
Anthony, FL 32617
(352) 671-6060
Rank: #3030.
Edgewater Public School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +985
(from 2,015 to 1,030)
(from 2,015 to 1,030)
Grades: PK-5
801 S Old County Rd
Edgewater, FL 32132
(386) 426-7300
Edgewater, FL 32132
(386) 426-7300
Rank: #3131.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +982
(from 2,883 to 1,901)
(from 2,883 to 1,901)
Grades: PK-5
301 Kingsway Rd
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8177
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8177
Rank: #3232.
Desoto Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +973
(from 3,132 to 2,159)
(from 3,132 to 2,159)
Grades: PK-5
2618 Corrine St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5779
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5779
Rank: #3333.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +963
(from 1,418 to 455)
(from 1,418 to 455)
Grades: PK-5
9515 E State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Rank: #3434.
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +955
(from 2,633 to 1,678)
(from 2,633 to 1,678)
Grades: PK-5
1715 Kings Highway
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 223-8949
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 223-8949
Rank: #3535.
Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +945
(from 2,410 to 1,465)
(from 2,410 to 1,465)
Grades: PK-5
700 Hutto Rd
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-3800
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-3800
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