For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 388 students in Hawthorne, FL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Hawthorne, FL is Ochwilla Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, FL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hawthorne, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ochwilla Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
299 N State Road 21
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-0204
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-0204
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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.
How many public preschools are located in Hawthorne?
1 public preschools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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