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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 5,255 students in Monroe County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Monroe County, FL are Plantation Key School, Big Pine Academy and Treasure Village Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Monroe County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plantation Key School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Lake Rd
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3281
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Big Pine Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30220 Overseas Hwy
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-1266
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Rank: #33.
Treasure Village Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
86731 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 852-3482
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Rank: #44.
Sugarloaf School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 Crane Blvd
Summerland Key, FL 33042
(305) 745-3282
Grades: PK-8
| 673 students
Rank: #55.
Stanley Switlik Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3400 Overseas Hwy
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2490
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #66.
Poinciana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1407 Kennedy Dr
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #77.
Key Largo School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
104801 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 453-1255
Grades: PK-8
| 773 students
Rank: #88.
Gerald Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5855 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1610
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #99.
Horace O'bryant School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5628
Grades: PK-8
| 1,014 students
Rank: #1010.
May Sands Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 United St Ste 110
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Monroe County, FL

Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
5901 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1302 White St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
241 Trumbo Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
100693 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 242-4881
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
0p O Box 1788
Key West, FL 33041
(305) 293-140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3130 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1593
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
89015 Overseas Highway
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-1920
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
241 Trumbo Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
939 Felton Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Monroe County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Monroe County, FL include Plantation Key School, Big Pine Academy and Treasure Village Montessori Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Monroe County?
10 public preschools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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