Top 10 Best Florida Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 38 blue ribbon public preschools serving 26,980 students in Florida.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Florida are Morikami Park Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Waters Edge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Florida (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morikami Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6201 Morikami Park Rd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 802 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Grades: PK-5
| 1,196 students
Rank: #33.
Waters Edge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21601 Shorewind Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #44.
Bevis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5720 Osprey Ridge Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 857 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
401 Nw Martin Luther King Jr A
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Manatee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3425 Viera Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 433-0050
Grades: PK-6
| 897 students
Rank: #77.
Sea Gate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
650 Seagate Dr
Naples, FL 34103
(239) 377-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #88.
Whispering Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15300 Stoneybrook West Pkwy
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-7773
Grades: PK-5
| 825 students
Rank: #99.
Gulf Breeze Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
549 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Grades: PK-5
| 831 students
Rank: #1010.
The Sanibel School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Indian Trce
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 1,183 students
Rank: #1212.
Calusa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9580 W Calusa Club Dr
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-0589
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #1313.
Gemini Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2100 Oak St
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
(321) 727-3090
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #1414.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Grades: PK-8
| 838 students
Rank: #1515.
Gilchrist Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1301 Timberlane Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 864 students
Rank: #1616.
Suntree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
900 Jordan Blass Dr
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 242-6480
Grades: PK-6
| 600 students
Rank: #1717.
Fleming Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4425 Lakeshore Dr
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-1075
Grades: PK-6
| 739 students
Rank: #1818.
Avalon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13500 Tanja King Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-3825
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #1919.
Hawks Rise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 Meadow Ridge Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4733
Grades: PK-5
| 805 students
Rank: #2020.
Dr N H Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Sw 5th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
Rank: #2121.
Desoto Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5200 Tredington Park Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: #2222.
Ocean Breeze Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 Cheyenne Dr
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
(321) 779-2040
Grades: PK-6
| 554 students
Rank: #2323.
Key Biscayne K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
150 W Mcintyre St
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-5418
Grades: PK-8
| 921 students
Rank: #2424.
Oriole Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1260 Oriole Beach Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-5160
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Rank: #2525.
Surfside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
475 Cassia Blvd
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
(321) 773-2818
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Rank: #2626.
Killearn Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8037 Deer Lk E
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 921-1265
Grades: PK-5
| 777 students
Rank: #2727.
Leewood K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10343 Sw 124th St
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 233-7430
Grades: PK-8
| 599 students
Rank: #2828.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #2929.
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Ne 11th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 322-9050
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #3030.
Oliver Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9050 Hammocks Blvd
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-4382
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #3131.
Windy Ridge K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 Beech Tree Dr
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100
Grades: PK-8
| 1,173 students
Rank: #3232.
William S. Talbot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5701 Nw 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 955-6716
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #3333.
Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Clubhouse Dr
Rockledge, FL 32955
(321) 617-7700
Grades: PK-6
| 451 students
Rank: #3434.
Frank Crawford Martin K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14250 Boggs Dr
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 238-3688
Grades: PK-8
| 707 students
Rank: #3535.
Port Malabar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Pioneer Ave Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 725-0070
Grades: PK-6
| 640 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Florida?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Florida include Morikami Park Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Waters Edge Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Florida?
38 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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