For the 2025 school year, there are 195 magnet public preschools serving 125,396 students in Florida.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Florida are Morikami Park Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and I Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morikami Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6201 Morikami Park Rd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Gr: PK-5 | 1,189 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Biscayne Blvd Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Waters Edge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
21601 Shorewind Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Equestrian Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9720 Stribling Way
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9600
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Beachside Montessori Village
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2230 Lincoln St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-8050
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-8050
Gr: PK-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
J. Allen Axson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4763 Sutton Park Ct
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-3600
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13400 Elgin Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7024
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7024
Gr: PK-8 | 1,467 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Timber Trace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5200 117th Ct N
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 366-6200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 366-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Nw Martin Luther King Jr A
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12829 Sw 272nd St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Gr: PK-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Cypress Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 East Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-6633
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-6633
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4747 S Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6424
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6424
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Limestone Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6701 Church St
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 741-9200
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 741-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Ne 11th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 322-9050
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 322-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1717.
Dr N H Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Sw 5th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1818.
Elbridge Gale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1915 Royal Fern Dr
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 422-9300
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 422-9300
Gr: PK-5 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Chocachatti Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4135 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7067
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7067
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Fairlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3203 Rhode Island Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5345
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5345
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
N. B. Cook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1310 N 12th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6826
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6826
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2222.
Frank E. Brigham Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Avenue C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5300
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2323.
Palm Beach Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
239 Cocoanut Row
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 822-0700
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 822-0700
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2424.
Starkey Ranch K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12200 Lake Blanche Drive
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 794-2000
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 794-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 2,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2525.
Sanders Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5126 School Rd
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 794-1500
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 794-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2626.
Sunset Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18400 Sw 25th St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(754) 323-7650
Hollywood, FL 33029
(754) 323-7650
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10060 Riverside Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 366-6500
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 366-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2828.
Frontier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6701 180th Ave N
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 904-9900
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 904-9900
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2929.
Arbor Ridge K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Logandale Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3030.
Fishweir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3977 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3131.
Davenport School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4751 County Road 547 N
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2557
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2557
Gr: PK-8 | 1,513 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3232.
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 W 20th St
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-5850
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-5850
Gr: PK-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3333.
San Mateo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Baisden Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8750
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8750
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Meadow Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
956 Florida Mango Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 357-2800
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 357-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Wellington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13000 Paddock Dr
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 651-0600
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 651-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Florida?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Florida include Morikami Park Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and I Preparatory Academy.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Florida?
195 magnet public preschools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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