Best Hawthorne Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 722 students in Hawthorne, FL.

The top ranked public preschools in Hawthorne, FL are Ochwilla Elementary School and Chester Shell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hawthorne, FL public preschools have an score of 34% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and score of 31% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hawthorne, FL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Ochwilla Elementary School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
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299 N State Road 21
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-0204

Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #22.

Chester Shell Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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21633 Se 65th Ave
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1901

Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Hawthorne, FL?

The top ranked public preschools in Hawthorne, FL include Ochwilla Elementary School and Chester Shell Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Hawthorne?

2 public preschools are located in Hawthorne.

What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?

Hawthorne public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).