Best 33523 Florida Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 695 students in 33523, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 33523, FL are Lacoochee Elementary School and Rodney B. Cox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33523 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33523, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33523, FL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lacoochee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38815 Cummer Rd
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
37615 Martin Luther King Blvd
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 33523, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 33523, FL include Lacoochee Elementary School and Rodney B. Cox Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33523?
2 public preschools are located in 33523.
What is the racial composition of students in 33523?
33523 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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