For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,060 students in Avon Park, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Avon Park, FL are Park Elementary School and Avon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avon Park, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Avon Park have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Avon Park, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 E Palmetto St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4373
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4373
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 Winthrop St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4355
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4355
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Avon Park, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Highlands Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
242 South Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-3815
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-3815
Gr: 8-12
100 E 4th St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-6818
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-6818
Gr: K-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Avon Park, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Avon Park, FL include Park Elementary School and Avon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Avon Park?
2 public preschools are located in Avon Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Avon Park?
Avon Park public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Avon Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Avon Park include: Park Elementary School vs. Avon Elementary School, Avon Elementary School vs. Park Elementary School
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