For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 7,196 students in Milton, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Milton, FL are Berryhill Elementary School, Bennett C Russell Elementary School and Pea Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milton, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Milton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Milton, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berryhill Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5690
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5690
Gr: PK-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Bennett C Russell Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3740 Excalibur Way
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-7000
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Pea Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4775 School Ln
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3680
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5563 Byrom St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5670
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5670
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
East Milton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5156 Ward Basin Rd
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-5620
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Central School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6180 Central School Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5640
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5640
Gr: PK-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Bagdad Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4512 Forsyth St
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-5680
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-5680
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
4560 Pace Patriot Blvd
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3660
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3660
Gr: PK-2 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
4950 Susan St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5720
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5720
Gr: PK | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
3354 Wallace Lake Rd
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 783-9653
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 783-9653
Gr: PK-8 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Milton, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Berryhill Complex (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6751 Berryhill Street
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Blackwater Stop Camp School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2451 Stop Camp Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-0995
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-0995
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Capstone Academy Milton Charter School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
5308 Stewart St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 626-3091
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 626-3091
Gr: PK-K
Ewes - E-ma-chamee Camp (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3112 Friendship Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(727) 461-2990
Milton, FL 32570
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Milton Girls Juvenile Residential (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5770 E Milton Rd
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 689-7117
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 689-7117
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Milton Youth Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
5770 E Milton Rd
Milton, FL 32583
(239) 261-2532
Milton, FL 32583
(239) 261-2532
Gr: 5-12
11550 Munson Hwy
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-6130
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-6130
Gr: K-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Santa Rosa County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
05086 Canal Street
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-501
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-501
5330 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Milton, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Milton, FL include Berryhill Elementary School, Bennett C Russell Elementary School and Pea Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Milton?
11 public preschools are located in Milton.
What is the racial composition of students in Milton?
Milton public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Milton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Milton include: T. R. Jackson Prek Center vs. Bagdad Elementary School, Bennett C Russell Elementary School vs. Berryhill Elementary School, S. S. Dixon Primary School vs. Pea Ridge Elementary School
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