For the 2024 school year, there are 29 alternative public preschools serving 4,611 students in Florida.
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Florida are Hope School, Ucp West Orange Charter and Waters Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida alternative public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in Florida (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2031 Hope School Dr
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9616
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9616
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Ucp West Orange Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1297 Winter Garden-vineland Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 852-3300
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 852-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Waters Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Rank: #44.
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2010 W 12th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
Rank: #55.
Seagull School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Sw 28th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-7300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-7300
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
Rank: #66.
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Walton Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Grades: PK-12
| 192 students
Rank: #77.
Ucp Seminole Child Development
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
756 N Sun Dr
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 852-3300
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 852-3300
Grades: PK-3
| 123 students
Rank: #88.
Ucp Osceola Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Armstrong Blvd
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 852-3300
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 852-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #99.
Dale Cassens Education Complex
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Grades: PK-12
| 239 students
Rank: #1010.
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3609 Sw 89th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33025
(754) 321-7650
Hollywood, FL 33025
(754) 321-7650
Grades: PK-12
| 185 students
Rank: #1111.
Jackson Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Technology Cir
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666
Grades: PK-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1212.
Ucp Pine Hills Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Golf Club Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 852-3300
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 852-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #1313.
Willoughby Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5150 Se Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #1414.
Horizons Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Grades: PK-12
| 368 students
Rank: #1515.
South County Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Grades: PK-12
| 181 students
Rank: #1616.
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Grades: PK-12
| 257 students
Rank: #1717.
Simmons Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Grades: PK-12
| 189 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Dropout Prevention School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: PK-12
| 506 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Henry D Perry Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Wildcat Way
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 321-7050
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 321-7050
Grades: PK-12
| 984 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Ucp Downtown Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4680 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 852-3300
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 852-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boystown
Alternative School
9525 Sterling Dr
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Grades: PK-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dixie Teen Parent Preschool
Alternative School
16077 Se Hwy 19 Bldg2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jail Services
Alternative School
480 Marshburn Dr
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Tap Program
Alternative School
210 Ne Duval Ave
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5022
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5022
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Non School Pk
Alternative School
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Spring
Alternative School
1009 N Parsons Rd
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 651-2166
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 651-2166
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Student Serv./special Programs
Alternative School
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tap Pk Babies
Alternative School
30 E Texar Dr Rm143
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 430-7439
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 430-7439
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Teen Parent Program Pk
Alternative School
6211 Nw Hwy 41
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public preschools in Florida?
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Florida include Hope School, Ucp West Orange Charter and Waters Career Center.
How many alternative public preschools are located in Florida?
29 alternative public preschools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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