Top 10 Best Hernando County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 10,795 students in Hernando County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Hernando County, FL are Chocachatti Elementary School, Suncoast Elementary School and Pine Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hernando County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Hernando County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hernando County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chocachatti Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4135 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7067
Grades: PK-5
| 736 students
Rank: #22.
Suncoast Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11135 Quality Dr
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 828 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14411 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7090
Grades: PK-5
| 929 students
Rank: #44.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6001 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 906 students
Rank: #55.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5400 Applegate Dr
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 797-7080
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #66.
Winding Waters K-8
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12240 Vespa Way
Brooksville, FL 34614
(352) 797-7092
Grades: PK-8
| 1,542 students
Rank: #77.
John D. Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3139 Dumont Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7055
Grades: PK-5
| 939 students
Rank: #88.
Deltona Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2055 Deltona Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 797-7040
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #99.
Brooksville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
885 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7014
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #1010.
Moton Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7175 Emerson Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7065
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #1111.
Explorer K-8
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10252 Northcliffe Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 797-7094
Grades: PK-8
| 1,582 students
Rank: #1212.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
27151 Roper Rd
Brooksville, FL 34602
(352) 797-7045
Grades: PK-5
| 685 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hernando County, FL

Hernando County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Culbreath Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 799-5621
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
397 Culbreath Rd
Brooksville, FL 34602
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
3300 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7027
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2139 Deborah Drive
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 688-5092
Grades: 6-8
| 110 students
801 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7018
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1919 N Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
700 Bell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7019
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1036 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7013
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
840 St. Francis Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 754-2464
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
919 North Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
919 North Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7024
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
895 Kennedy Blvd.
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7008
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
14075 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7091
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4057 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7091
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Hernando County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Hernando County, FL include Chocachatti Elementary School, Suncoast Elementary School and Pine Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hernando County, FL?
12 public preschools are located in Hernando County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Hernando County, FL?
Hernando County, FL public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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