Best Key West Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,297 students in Key West, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Key West, FL are Poinciana Elementary School, Horace O'bryant School and Gerald Adams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Key West, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Key West have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Key West, FL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poinciana Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1407 Kennedy Dr
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1630
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Horace O'bryant School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5628
Gr: PK-8 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Gerald Adams Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5855 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
May Sands Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 United St Ste 110
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Key West, Florida

Key West, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Gr: 6-12
5901 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
1302 White St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
241 Trumbo Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
0p O Box 1788
Key West, FL 33041
(305) 293-140
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Gr: 6-12
3130 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1593
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 51%
241 Trumbo Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
939 Felton Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Gr: PK-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Key West, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Key West, FL include Poinciana Elementary School, Horace O'bryant School and Gerald Adams Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Key West?
4 public preschools are located in Key West.
What is the racial composition of students in Key West?
Key West public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Key West are often viewed compared to one another?

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