For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,724 students in Dade City, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dade City, FL are San Antonio Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Lacoochee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dade City, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Dade City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dade City, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Antonio Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
32416 Darby Rd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5300
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38501 Centennial Rd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5000
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Lacoochee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38815 Cummer Rd
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5600
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37615 Martin Luther King Blvd
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5100
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Pasco Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37350 Florida Ave
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5200
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Dade City, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
38301 Martin Luther King Blvd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-9000
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-9000
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dade City, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dade City, FL include San Antonio Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Lacoochee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dade City?
5 public preschools are located in Dade City.
What is the racial composition of students in Dade City?
Dade City public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dade City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dade City include: Rodney B. Cox Elementary School vs. Lacoochee Elementary School, Lacoochee Elementary School vs. Rodney B. Cox Elementary School, Pasco Elementary School vs. Centennial Elementary School
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