For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,773 students in Auburndale, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Auburndale, FL are Clarence Boswell Elementary School, Walter Caldwell Elementary School and Lena Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburndale, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Auburndale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Auburndale, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarence Boswell Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2820 K Ville Ave
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 499-2990
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 499-2990
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Dairy Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-5470
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-5470
Gr: PK-5 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Lena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-5464
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-5464
Gr: PK-5 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Auburndale Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Lemon St
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-5450
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Auburndale, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
B.e.s.t. (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2820 K Ville Ave
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 519-8169
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 519-8169
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Auburndale, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Auburndale, FL include Clarence Boswell Elementary School, Walter Caldwell Elementary School and Lena Vista Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Auburndale?
4 public preschools are located in Auburndale.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburndale?
Auburndale public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Auburndale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Auburndale include: Lena Vista Elementary School vs. Auburndale Central Elementary School, Walter Caldwell Elementary School vs. Auburndale Central Elementary School, Auburndale Central Elementary School vs. Lena Vista Elementary School
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