For the 2025 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 72% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dixie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Town Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 Se 136th Ave
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 541-6253
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 541-6253
Grades: PK-4
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
James M. Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 Se 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6251
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6251
Grades: PK-4
| 385 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dixie Teen Parent Preschool
Alternative School
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kinder Cub School Inc
Charter School
149 Ne 221st Ave
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-0002
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-0002
Grades: PK-2
| 122 students
Dixie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16077 Ne 19 Hwy Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-6144
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-6144
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dixie County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1p.o. Box 890
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-613
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-613
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
16077 Se Hwy 19 Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: K-5
| 2 students
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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dixie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dixie County include: James M. Anderson Elementary School vs. Old Town Elementary School, Old Town Elementary School vs. James M. Anderson Elementary School
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