Best North Beach Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 812 students in the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in North Beach are Anchor Academy, Mayport Elementary School and Seaside Charter K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach, FL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anchor Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 Wonderwood Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5996
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Mayport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2753 Shangri La Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5988
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Seaside Charter K-8 School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2865 Mayport Rd
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 853-6287
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach, FL include Anchor Academy, Mayport Elementary School and Seaside Charter K-8 School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach?
the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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