For the 2024 school year, there are 68 charter public preschools serving 32,321 students in Florida.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Florida are Palmetto Charter School, Pinecrest Lakes Academy and Mckeel Central. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Florida (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1607 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14012 Old Highway 50
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-4482
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-4482
Grades: PK-8
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
Mckeel Central
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
411 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #44.
Villages Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 Tatonka Terrace
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-2350
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-2350
Grades: PK-12
| 3,346 students
Rank: #55.
Belmont Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1476 Sw Walter Ave
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 487-0487
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 487-0487
Grades: PK-12
| 731 students
Rank: #66.
South Mckeel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2222 Edgewood Dr S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Grades: PK-7
| 1,200 students
Rank: #77.
Round Lake Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31333 Round Lake Rd
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-4399
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-4399
Grades: PK-8
| 1,201 students
Rank: #88.
Treasure Village Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
86731 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 852-3482
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 852-3482
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
Rank: #99.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Grades: PK-12
| 645 students
Rank: #1010.
Micanopy Area Cooperative School Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 Nw Seminary Ave
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-0990
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-0990
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #1111.
Berkley Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5240 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 968-5024
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 968-5024
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #1212.
North County Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6640 Old Dixie Hwy
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 794-1941
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 794-1941
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1313.
St Johns Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 Canova Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Grades: PK-12
| 800 students
Rank: #1414.
Imagine School At Palmer Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6220 Mcintosh Rd
Sarasota, FL 34238
(941) 257-1124
Sarasota, FL 34238
(941) 257-1124
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #1515.
Minneola Conversion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 E Pearl St
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-2600
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 1,709 students
Rank: #1616.
Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3755 Skyway Dr
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0000
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0000
Grades: PK-7
| 744 students
Rank: #1717.
Big Pine Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30220 Overseas Hwy
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-1266
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-1266
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Rank: #1818.
Cypress Junction Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
Rank: #1919.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1051 State Road 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4216
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4216
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #2020.
Mid Cape Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
76 Mid Cape Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Grades: PK-8
| 759 students
Rank: #2121.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9275 49th Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Grades: PK-8
| 646 students
Rank: #2222.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #2323.
Apalachicola Bay Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
98 12th St
Apalachicola, FL 32320
(850) 653-1222
Apalachicola, FL 32320
(850) 653-1222
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
Rank: #2424.
Potentials Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
Grades: PK-8
| 32 students
Rank: #2525.
Ucp East Charter
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12702 Science Dr
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 852-3300
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 852-3300
Grades: PK
| 111 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Gateway Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12850 Commonwealth Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Grades: PK-4
| 1,216 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Renaissance Charter School Of St. Lucie
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Nw Cashmere Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 344-5982
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 344-5982
Grades: PK-8
| 1,424 students
Rank: #2828.
May Sands Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 United St Ste 110
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
Rank: #2929.
Whispering Winds Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2481 Nw Old Fannin Rd
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-5799
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-5799
Grades: PK-5
| 131 students
Rank: #3030.
Mascotte Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
460 Midway Ave
Mascotte, FL 34753
(352) 429-2294
Mascotte, FL 34753
(352) 429-2294
Grades: PK-5
| 821 students
Rank: #3131.
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Harney Pond Rd Ne
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Grades: PK-8
| 261 students
Rank: #3232.
Bellalago Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3651 Pleasant Hill Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34746
(407) 933-1690
Kissimmee, FL 34746
(407) 933-1690
Grades: PK-8
| 1,207 students
Rank: #3333.
Creative Inspiration Journey School Of St Cloud
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2030 Old Hickory Tree Rd
Saint Cloud, FL 34772
(407) 949-0056
Saint Cloud, FL 34772
(407) 949-0056
Grades: PK-6
| 482 students
Rank: #3434.
Advantage Of Hillsborough
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #3535.
Spring Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44440 Spring Creek Rd
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
Grades: PK-8
| 592 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Florida?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Florida include Palmetto Charter School, Pinecrest Lakes Academy and Mckeel Central.
How many charter public preschools are located in Florida?
68 charter public preschools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida charter public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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