For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,937 students in Port Richey, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Port Richey, FL are Chasco Elementary School, Gulf Highlands Elementary School and Fox Hollow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Richey, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Port Richey have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Port Richey, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chasco Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7906 Ridge Rd
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-1200
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Gulf Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8019 Gulf Highlands Dr
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-7700
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Fox Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8309 Fox Hollow Dr
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-7600
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Port Richey, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5844 Pine Hill Road
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 849-7847
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 849-7847
Gr: 5-8 | 197 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Port Richey, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Port Richey, FL include Chasco Elementary School, Gulf Highlands Elementary School and Fox Hollow Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Port Richey?
3 public preschools are located in Port Richey.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Richey?
Port Richey public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Port Richey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Port Richey include: Gulf Highlands Elementary School vs. Fox Hollow Elementary School, Fox Hollow Elementary School vs. Gulf Highlands Elementary School, Chasco Elementary School vs. Fox Hollow Elementary School
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