For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,769 students in 32117, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 32117, FL are Halifax Behavioral Services, Westside Elementary School and Holly Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32117 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32117, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32117, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halifax Behavioral Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 5th St
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-3400
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #33.
Holly Hill School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Center Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6320
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6320
Grades: PK-8
| 1,054 students
32117, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Advanced Technology Center (Closed 2011)
Vocational School
1770 Technology Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 226-4100
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 226-4100
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Halifax Convalescence (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
820 North Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-4575
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-4575
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1200 Center Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6290
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 239-6290
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
1025 Mason Ave # 1031
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 304-0086
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 304-0086
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 32117, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 32117, FL include Halifax Behavioral Services, Westside Elementary School and Holly Hill School.
How many public preschools are located in 32117?
3 public preschools are located in 32117.
What is the racial composition of students in 32117?
32117 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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