For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,846 students in Holmes County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Holmes County, FL are Ponce De Leon Elementary School, Bonifay K-8 School and Bethlehem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holmes 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 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Holmes County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Holmes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponce De Leon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1473 Ammons Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4296
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4296
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Bonifay K-8 School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Blue Devil Dr
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Grades: PK-8
| 1,182 students
Rank: #33.
Bethlehem High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2767 Highway 160
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3621
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3621
Grades: PK-12
| 378 students
Holmes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
307 W North Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Grades: PK-4
| 790 students
401 Mclaughlin Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-2678
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-2678
Grades: 5-8
| 540 students
Holmes County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1701 E Pennsylvania Avenue
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-934
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-934
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
West Florida Wilderness Insti. (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1912 Old Mt Zion Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 548-5524
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 548-5524
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Holmes County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Holmes County, FL include Ponce De Leon Elementary School, Bonifay K-8 School and Bethlehem High School.
How many public preschools are located in Holmes County?
3 public preschools are located in Holmes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County?
Holmes County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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