For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,359 students in Starke, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Starke, FL are Starke Elementary School and Bradford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Starke, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Starke have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Starke, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starke Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 W Weldon St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6047
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6047
Gr: PK-6 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3856 Se 144th St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6066
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6066
Gr: PK-6 | 729 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Starke, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Believer's School Of Learning (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
42030 N Temple Avenue
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 964-999
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 964-999
Gr: K-3 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Bradford Intervention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6014
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6014
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6021
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6021
Gr: K-5 | 49 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Renaissance Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
609 North Orange St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6764
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6764
Gr: 6-12
1050 - A North Pine St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6014
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6014
Gr: PK | 90 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Starke, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Starke, FL include Starke Elementary School and Bradford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Starke?
3 public preschools are located in Starke.
What is the racial composition of students in Starke?
Starke public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Starke are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Starke include: Starke Elementary School vs. Bradford Elementary School, Bradford Elementary School vs. Starke Elementary School
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