Best Lake Placid Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,173 students in Lake Placid, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake Placid, FL are Lake Country Elementary School and Lake Placid Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Placid, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake Placid have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lake Placid, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Country Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
516 County Road 29
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Lake Placid Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lake Placid, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake Placid, FL include Lake Country Elementary School and Lake Placid Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake Placid?
2 public preschools are located in Lake Placid.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Placid?
Lake Placid public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lake Placid are often viewed compared to one another?

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