For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 291 students in Palatka, FL.
The top ranked public preschool in Palatka, FL is Mellon Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palatka, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Palatka have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Palatka, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mellon Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mellon Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Palatka, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternatives Unlimited High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1414 Bronson St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4937
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4937
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
1100 S 18th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0569
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0569
Gr: 6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
301 Mellon Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
200 South 7th St Campbell Adm
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0635
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0635
Putnam County Exceptional Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
156 Horseman Club Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0530
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0530
Gr: 5-12
Putnam County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0200 S 7th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-051
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-051
1100 N 19th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0588
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0588
Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Palatka, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Palatka, FL include Mellon Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in Palatka?
2 public preschools are located in Palatka.
What is the racial composition of students in Palatka?
Palatka public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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