Public preschools in Florida achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 54% (2025).
The public preschools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Florida is Morikami Park Elementary School with 95%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 84%
95%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 86%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Preschools in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Morikami Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: PK-5
6201 Morikami Park Rd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: PK-5
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Rank: #33.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1500 Biscayne Blvd Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: PK-5
10250 Sw 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 667-5579
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 667-5579
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: PK-8
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: PK-5
1175 Middle River Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 322-5400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 322-5400
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Equestrian Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: PK-5
9720 Stribling Way
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9600
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9600
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Mckitrick Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: PK-5
5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-5427
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-5427
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: PK-5
12401 Sw 74th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-4306
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-4306
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Dommerich Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: PK-5
601 N Thistle Ln
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 623-1407
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 623-1407
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Waters Edge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: PK-5
21601 Shorewind Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Beachside Montessori Village
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: PK-8
2230 Lincoln St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-8050
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-8050
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Bevis Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: PK-5
5720 Osprey Ridge Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Binks Forest Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: PK-5
15101 Bent Creek Rd
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9800
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9800
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: PK-5
13910 Nine Eagles Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1645
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1645
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Calusa Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: PK-5
2051 Clint Moore Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33496
(561) 989-7500
Boca Raton, FL 33496
(561) 989-7500
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: PK-8
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
J. Allen Axson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: PK-5
4763 Sutton Park Ct
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-3600
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-3600
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: PK-5
401 Nw Martin Luther King Jr A
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Manatee Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: PK-6
3425 Viera Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 433-0050
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 433-0050
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: PK-8
12829 Sw 272nd St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Ashton Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: PK-5
5110 Ashton Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6440
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6440
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Coconut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: PK-5
3351 Matilda St
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 445-7876
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 445-7876
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Pelican Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: PK-5
9480 Airport Rd N
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-7900
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-7900
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: PK-5
3205 S Ferdinand Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3090
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3090
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: PK-5
1901 Webber St
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 361-6420
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 361-6420
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: PK-6
2255 Meadowlane Ave
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 956-5040
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 956-5040
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Fort Myers Beach Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
2751 Oak St
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 463-6356
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 463-6356
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Steinhatchee School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
1209 Se 1st Ave
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
(352) 498-3304
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
(352) 498-3304
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Grady Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: PK-5
3910 W Morrison Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5325
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5325
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Gulf Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: PK-5
549 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Mabry Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: PK-5
4201 W Estrella St
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5364
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5364
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Marsh Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: PK-5
12649 Ibiiza Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 366-6800
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 366-6800
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: PK-5
205 S Bungalow Park Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 872-5216
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 872-5216
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Pierce Hammock Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: PK-5
14255 Hamlin Blvd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 633-4500
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 633-4500
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Florida average public preschools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Florida average public preschools reading/language arts proficiency is 54%% for 2025.
What are the public preschools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Florida?
The best top ranked public preschools in Florida include Morikami Park Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and I Preparatory Academy.
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