For the 2025 school year, there are 30 alternative public preschools serving 4,871 students in Florida.
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Florida are Hope School, School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod and Henry D Perry Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida alternative public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2958 Cherokee Street
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #33.
Henry D Perry Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Wildcat Way
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 321-7050
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 321-7050
Grades: PK-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #44.
Simmons Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Grades: PK-12
| 163 students
Rank: #55.
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Walton Rd, Wise Campus
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Rank: #66.
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2010 W 12th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Grades: PK-5
| 68 students
Rank: #77.
Ucp Seminole Child Development
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
756 N Sun Dr
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 852-3300
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 852-3300
Grades: PK-2
| 140 students
Rank: #88.
Dale Cassens Education Complex
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1905 S 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Grades: PK-12
| 212 students
Rank: #99.
Medical Academy At D.w. Waters
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: #1010.
Ucp West Orange Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Winter Garden-vineland Ro
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 852-3300
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 852-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Rank: #1111.
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3609 Sw 89th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33025
(754) 321-7650
Hollywood, FL 33025
(754) 321-7650
Grades: PK-12
| 186 students
Rank: #1212.
Dropout Prevention School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: PK-12
| 517 students
Rank: #1313.
Seagull School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 Sw 28th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-7300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-7300
Grades: PK-12
| 147 students
Rank: #1414.
Jackson Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Technology Cir
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666
Grades: PK-12
| 79 students
Rank: #1515.
Ucp Osceola Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3305 S Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 904-0136
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 904-0136
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #1616.
Ucp Downtown Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4680 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 852-3300
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 852-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Rank: #1717.
South County Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Rank: #1818.
Ucp Pine Hills Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Golf Club Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 852-3300
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 852-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #1919.
Willoughby Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5150 Se Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Rank: #2020.
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
Rank: #2121.
Horizons Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Grades: PK-12
| 571 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boystown
Alternative School
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dixie Teen Parent Preschool
Alternative School
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jail Services
Alternative School
480 Marshburn Dr
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Tap Program
Alternative School
210 Ne Duval Ave
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5022
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5022
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Non School Pk
Alternative School
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Spring
Alternative School
1009 N Parsons Rd
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 651-2166
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 651-2166
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Student Serv./special Programs
Alternative School
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tap Pk Babies
Alternative School
30 E Texar Dr, Rm 143
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 430-7439
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 430-7439
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Teen Parent Program Pk
Alternative School
6211 Nw Hwy 41
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public preschools in Florida?
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Florida include Hope School, School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod and Henry D Perry Education Center.
How many alternative public preschools are located in Florida?
30 alternative public preschools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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