Top 5 Best Daytona Beach Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,426 students in Daytona Beach, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Daytona Beach, FL are R. J. Longstreet Elementary School, Halifax Behavioral Services and Champion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daytona Beach, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Daytona Beach have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Daytona Beach, FL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2745 S Peninsula Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 756-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Halifax Behavioral Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Champion Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
921 Tournament Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 274-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
South Daytona Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Elizabeth Pl
Daytona Beach, FL 32119
(386) 756-7180
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #55.
Palm Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 Dunn Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 274-3430
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #66.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 5th St
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #77.
Holly Hill School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Center Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6320
Grades: PK-8
| 1,048 students
Rank: #88.
Turie T. Small Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 South St
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 239-6340
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
Easter Seals Child Development Center Daytona Beach
Special Education School
Charter School
1219 Dunn Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 255-4568
Grades: PK
| 93 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Daytona Beach, Florida

Daytona Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1770 Technology Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 226-4100
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
1770 Technology Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 506-4100
Grades: 11-12
| 166 students
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-5800
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
108 N Nova Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(904) 930-4670
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
1004 Big Tree Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5904
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Halifax Convalescence (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
820 North Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-4575
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1200 Center Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6290
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
1265 N Grandview Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6380
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
729 Loomis Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32115
(904) 255-6475
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1025 Mason Ave # 1031
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 304-0086
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5993
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
3875 Tiger Bay Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
3875 Tiger Bay Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
3875 Tiger Bay Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
1047 Madison Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 8-12
| 23 students
381 North Lincoln St
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 734-7190
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Daytona Beach, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Daytona Beach, FL include R. J. Longstreet Elementary School, Halifax Behavioral Services and Champion Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Daytona Beach, FL?
9 public preschools are located in Daytona Beach, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Daytona Beach, FL?
Daytona Beach, FL public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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