For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,381 students in Wauchula, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Wauchula, FL are North Wauchula Elementary School, Hilltop Elementary School and Wauchula Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wauchula, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Wauchula have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wauchula, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Wauchula Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1120 N Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2183
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2183
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 Us Highway 17 N
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2750
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Wauchula Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3141
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3141
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Wauchula, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 W Main St
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3173
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3173
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hardee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8p O Box 1678
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-905
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-905
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1009 N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wauchula, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Wauchula, FL include North Wauchula Elementary School, Hilltop Elementary School and Wauchula Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wauchula?
3 public preschools are located in Wauchula.
What is the racial composition of students in Wauchula?
Wauchula public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wauchula are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wauchula include: Wauchula Elementary School vs. Hilltop Elementary School, North Wauchula Elementary School vs. Hilltop Elementary School, Hilltop Elementary School vs. Wauchula Elementary School
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