For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,434 students in 33860, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 33860, FL are Willow Oak School and Purcell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33860 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33860, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33860, FL Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Oak School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4815 Bailey Road
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 417-6670
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 417-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Purcell Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 1st Ave Ne
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1061
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1061
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
33860, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Youth Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5400 Bethlehem Rd
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1177
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1177
1400 Dean St
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1054
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1054
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Mulberry Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Northeast Fourth Cr
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1104
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1104
New Horizons (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6980 State Road 37 S
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 428-1520
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 428-1520
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 33860, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 33860, FL include Willow Oak School and Purcell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33860?
2 public preschools are located in 33860.
What is the racial composition of students in 33860?
33860 public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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