For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,504 students in Columbia County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Columbia County, FL are Belmont Academy, Westside Elementary School and Pinemount Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Columbia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belmont Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1476 Sw Walter Ave
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 487-0487
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 487-0487
Gr: PK-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1956 Sw County Road 252b
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 755-8280
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 755-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Pinemount Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
324 Sw Gabriel Pl
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 755-8172
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 755-8172
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
256 Se Beech St
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8220
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Columbia City Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7438 Sw State Road 47
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 758-4850
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 758-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Niblack Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
837 Ne Broadway Ave
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8200
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Summers Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1388 Sw Mcfarlane Ave
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8250
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Fort White Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18119 Sw State Road 47
Fort White, FL 32038
(386) 344-6301
Fort White, FL 32038
(386) 344-6301
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Five Points Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Nw Johnson St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8230
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Melrose Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Se Putnam St
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8260
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8260
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Prek Ese
Special Education School
444 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8049
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8049
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0372 W Duval Street
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-800
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-800
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
519 E. Washington St.
Lake City, FL 32056
(386) 755-8849
Lake City, FL 32056
(386) 755-8849
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 48%
102 Se Academic Ave
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-4935
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-4935
Gr: 9-12
Residential Services Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
444 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8049
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8049
Gr: 10-12
7443 Us Hwy 90 W
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 965-9256
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 965-9256
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Test121 School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 Eagle Road
Lake City, FL 85967
(905) 263-8744
Lake City, FL 85967
(905) 263-8744
Gr: PK-7 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
409 Sw Saint Johns St
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8190
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8190
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Columbia County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Columbia County, FL include Belmont Academy, Westside Elementary School and Pinemount Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Columbia County?
11 public preschools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Columbia County include: Niblack Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School, Five Points Elementary School vs. Pinemount Elementary School, Melrose Park Elementary School vs. Eastside Elementary School
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