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Best 34266 Florida Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,483 students in 34266, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 34266, FL are Memorial Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34266 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34266, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 34266, FL Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
851 E Hickory St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0755
Gr: PK-5 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
304 W Imogene St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3155
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Teen Parent Pk Child Care Program
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Gr: PK
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 34266 Florida

34266, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carlstrom Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5871 Southeast Hwy 31
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-5367
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Desoto Alternative Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5891 Se Highway 31
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0151
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Desoto County Adult Education Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Early Education Center (Closed 2020)
318 N Wilson Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Gr: PK | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Hospital And Homebound (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
494 N Manatee Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0261
Gr: K-12
Joshua Creek Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5871 Southeast Hwy 31
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Private Pk Ese Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
4846 Sw Shores Ave, Pk Unit
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4511
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 34266, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 34266, FL include Memorial Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 34266?
3 public preschools are located in 34266.
What is the racial composition of students in 34266?
34266 public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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