For the 2025 school year, there are 38 blue ribbon public preschools serving 26,306 students in Florida.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Florida are Morikami Park Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Waters Edge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morikami Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6201 Morikami Park Rd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Gr: PK-5 | 1,189 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Waters Edge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
21601 Shorewind Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Bevis Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5720 Osprey Ridge Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Whispering Oak Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15300 Stoneybrook West Pkwy
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-7773
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-7773
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Gulf Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
549 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Gr: PK-5 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Sea Gate Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 Seagate Dr
Naples, FL 34103
(239) 377-8300
Naples, FL 34103
(239) 377-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Manatee Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3425 Viera Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 433-0050
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 433-0050
Gr: PK-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Indian Trce
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-5500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 1,232 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Gemini Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Oak St
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
(321) 727-3090
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
(321) 727-3090
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Gr: PK-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Suntree Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Jordan Blass Dr
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 242-6480
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 242-6480
Gr: PK-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Calusa Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9580 W Calusa Club Dr
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-0589
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-0589
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
The Sanibel School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1515.
Fleming Island Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4425 Lakeshore Dr
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-1075
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-1075
Gr: PK-6 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Nw Martin Luther King Jr A
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Gilchrist Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 Timberlane Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4310
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4310
Gr: PK-5 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1818.
Coronado Beach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3550 Michigan Ave
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
(386) 426-7425
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
(386) 426-7425
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1919.
Hawks Rise Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Meadow Ridge Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4733
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4733
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2020.
Surfside Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
475 Cassia Blvd
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
(321) 773-2818
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
(321) 773-2818
Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2121.
Oriole Beach Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1260 Oriole Beach Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-5160
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-5160
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2222.
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Ne 11th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 322-9050
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 322-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2323.
Dr N H Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Sw 5th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2424.
Key Biscayne K-8 Center
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 W Mcintyre St
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-5418
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-5418
Gr: PK-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2525.
Ocean Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 Cheyenne Dr
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
(321) 779-2040
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
(321) 779-2040
Gr: PK-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2626.
Killearn Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8037 Deer Lk E
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 921-1265
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 921-1265
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2727.
Desoto Trail Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 Tredington Park Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-4511
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2828.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Gr: PK-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #2929.
Leewood K-8 Center
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10343 Sw 124th St
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 233-7430
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 233-7430
Gr: PK-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3030.
Oliver Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9050 Hammocks Blvd
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-4382
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-4382
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Windy Ridge K-8
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 Beech Tree Dr
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,172 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3232.
William S. Talbot Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 Nw 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 955-6716
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 955-6716
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3333.
Frank Crawford Martin K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14250 Boggs Dr
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 238-3688
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 238-3688
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Clubhouse Dr
Rockledge, FL 32955
(321) 617-7700
Rockledge, FL 32955
(321) 617-7700
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3535.
Port Malabar Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Pioneer Ave Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 725-0070
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 725-0070
Gr: PK-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Florida?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Florida include Morikami Park Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Waters Edge Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Florida?
38 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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