Top 10 Best Highlands County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,214 students in Highlands County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Highlands County, FL are Cracker Trail Elementary School, Sun 'n Lake Elementary School and Lake Country Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highlands County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Highlands County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Highlands County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cracker Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8200 Sparta Rd
Sebring, FL 33875
(863) 471-5777
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Sun 'n Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4515 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5464
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Country Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
516 County Road 29
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 685 students
Rank: #44.
Avon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
705 Winthrop St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4355
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #55.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
327 E Palmetto St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4373
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #66.
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Rank: #77.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
817 Woodlawn Dr
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Grades: PK-5
| 794 students
Rank: #88.
Fred Wild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3550 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Placid Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: n/an/a
non-enrolled pk exceptional Educational program
Special Education School
Magnet School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sebring Pre-k Center
Magnet School
3560 Us-27
Sebring, FL 33870
(813) 314-5281
Grades: PK
| 178 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Highlands County, FL

Highlands County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4121 Youth Care Lane
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
242 South Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-3815
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
100 E 4th St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-6818
Grades: K-5
| 40 students
3560 Us Highway 27 S
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 314-5281
Grades: K
| 360 students
19570 County Road 731
Venus, FL 33960
(863) 699-3785
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Highlands County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Highlands County, FL include Cracker Trail Elementary School, Sun 'n Lake Elementary School and Lake Country Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Highlands County?
11 public preschools are located in Highlands County.
What is the racial composition of students in Highlands County?
Highlands County public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Highlands County are often viewed compared to one another?

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