The average student-teacher ratio in Florida public preschools is approximately 16:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
6:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Florida (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Easter Seals
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
350 Braden Ave
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7637
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7637
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Selby Preschool
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK
4405 Desoto Rd
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 355-8808
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 355-8808
Rank: #33.
The Florida Center For Child And Family Development
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK
4620 17th St
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 371-8820
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 371-8820
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Children First
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK
1723 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 953-3877
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 953-3877
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Halifax Behavioral Services
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3900
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3900
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
12301 Warrior Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3909
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3909
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Jackson Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2701 Technology Cir
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Silver Pines Academy K-12 Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1906 Matterhorn Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 296-6449
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 296-6449
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
207 San Marco Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-2700
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-2700
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Capstone Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK
4901 W Fairfield Dr
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 458-7735
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 458-7735
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Crest School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
2600 S Panther Pride Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Escambia Westgate Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
10050 Ashton Brosnaham Rd
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5700
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5700
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Deland, FL 32721
(386) 255-6475
Deland, FL 32721
(386) 255-6475
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Lavoy Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
4410 W Main St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5285
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5285
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Reading: ≤20%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
18370 Limestone Creek Rd
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 296-1776
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 296-1776
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Lopez Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
315 W Old Hillsborough Ave
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 744-8008
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 744-8008
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Riverbend Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
11301 Se Tequesta Ter
Jupiter, FL 33469
(772) 219-1200
Jupiter, FL 33469
(772) 219-1200
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Robert Renick Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
2201 Nw 207th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1171
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1171
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
3050 Indian St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
11001 Sw 76th St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 270-8699
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 270-8699
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
3291 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Caminiti Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
2600 W Humphrey St
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 975-7611
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 975-7611
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Charlotte Harbor School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
22450 Hancock Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb)
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-5
207 San Marco Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-2500
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-2500
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Lake Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
909 S Lakeshore Blvd
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Magnolia School
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
1900 Matterhorne Dr
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 296-6499
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 296-6499
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Neva King Cooper Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
151 Nw 5th St
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 247-4307
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 247-4307
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
The Quest Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
6401 Charleston St
Hollywood, FL 33024
(754) 321-7500
Hollywood, FL 33024
(754) 321-7500
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-5
2010 W 12th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Silver Sands-excep. Children
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Wabasso School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
8895 N Us Highway 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 978-8000
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 978-8000
Rank: #22 - 3422. - 34.
Willoughby Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
5150 Se Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
Rank: #35 - 4335. - 43.
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
1201 Enchanted Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
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