For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,291 students in 32405, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 32405, FL are Northside Elementary School, Hiland Park Elementary School and Lucille Moore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32405 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32405, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32405, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Northside Dr
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1506
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1506
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Hiland Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2507 E Baldwin Rd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4685
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4685
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Lucille Moore Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Michigan Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1428
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1428
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2826 E 15th St
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4550
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
32405, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1515 June Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4460
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4460
Gr: 9-12
3016 Hwy 77
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 747-5500
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 747-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 13%
2355 St Andrews Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0770
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Tom P. Haney Technical College Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
3016 Highway 77
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-5500
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-5500
Gr: 12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 32405, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 32405, FL include Northside Elementary School, Hiland Park Elementary School and Lucille Moore Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 32405?
4 public preschools are located in 32405.
What is the racial composition of students in 32405?
32405 public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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