For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,117 students in Martin County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Martin County, FL are Bessey Creek Elementary School, Jensen Beach Elementary School and Palm City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Martin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bessey Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2201 Sw Matheson Ave
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 219-1500
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 219-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Jensen Beach Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2525 Ne Savannah Rd
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
(772) 219-1555
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
(772) 219-1555
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Palm City Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1951 Sw 34th St
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 219-1565
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 219-1565
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Citrus Grove Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2527 Sw Citrus Blvd
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 223-2513
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 223-2513
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Felix A Williams Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Nw Baker Rd
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1640
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1640
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Crystal Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2095 Sw 96th St
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1525
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1525
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Hobe Sound Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11555 Se Gomez Ave
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
(772) 219-1540
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
(772) 219-1540
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
J. D. Parker School Of Technology
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Se 10th St
Stuart, FL 34996
(772) 219-1580
Stuart, FL 34996
(772) 219-1580
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Port Salerno Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3260 Se Lionel Ter
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1610
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Warfield Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15260 Sw 150th St
Indiantown, FL 34956
(772) 597-2551
Indiantown, FL 34956
(772) 597-2551
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Willoughby Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5150 Se Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
4000 W Anthony Road
Hobe Sound, FL 33475
(352) 236-0508
Hobe Sound, FL 33475
(352) 236-0508
Gr: PK-2 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
The Hope Charter Center For Autism
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2580 Se Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 334-3288
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 334-3288
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
1939 S.e. Federal Hwy
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
3940 Se Salerno Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Gr: PK | 174 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Port Salerno Learning Center
Special Education School
3400 Lionel Terrace
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1200
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1200
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
3940 Se Salerno Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Gr: PK | 12 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Martin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2801 S Kanner Hwy
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1828
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1828
Alternative Education Boot Camp Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
800 Se Monterey Road
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 220-7260
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 220-7260
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Alternative Education Stop Camp (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
16450 Se Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
(772) 546-3900
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
(772) 546-3900
Gr: 6-10 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
The Hope Academy For Autism (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2580 Se Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 33494
(772) 334-3288
Stuart, FL 33494
(772) 334-3288
Gr: 3-8 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Infant-toddlers Exceptional Education Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
500 East Ocean Boulevard
Stuart, FL 34995
(772) 219-1200
Stuart, FL 34995
(772) 219-1200
Gr: PK | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Martin County Acceleration Academies High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
500 E Ocean Blvd
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200
Gr: 8-12 | 68 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Martin County Girls Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
800 Sw Monterey Rd
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Martin County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0500 E Ocean Boulevard
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-120
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-120
615 Se Lake Street
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1884
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1884
Gr: 6-11 | 53 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Project Search Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
200 Se Hospital Ave
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200
Gr: 12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Martin County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Martin County, FL include Bessey Creek Elementary School, Jensen Beach Elementary School and Palm City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Martin County?
17 public preschools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Martin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Martin County include: Jensen Beach Elementary School vs. Felix A Williams Elementary School, Felix A Williams Elementary School vs. Jensen Beach Elementary School, Palm City Elementary School vs. Bessey Creek Elementary School
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