For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 852 students in the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Disston Heights are Northwest Elementary School and Mount Vernon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5601 22nd Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2147
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2147
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4629 13th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 893-1815
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 893-1815
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg, FL include Northwest Elementary School and Mount Vernon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg?
the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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