Best Dixie County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 961 students in Dixie County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dixie County, FL are Old Town Elementary School and James M. Anderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixie County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Dixie County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Dixie County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Town Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
221 Se 136th Ave
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 541-6253
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
James M. Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
815 Se 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6251
Gr: PK-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Dixie Teen Parent Preschool
Alternative School
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Kinder Cub School Inc
Charter School
149 Ne 221st Ave
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-0002
Gr: PK-2 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dixie County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dixie County, FL include Old Town Elementary School and James M. Anderson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dixie County?
4 public preschools are located in Dixie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dixie County?
Dixie County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dixie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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