For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,171 students in Punta Gorda, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Punta Gorda, FL are Sallie Jones Elementary School, Deep Creek Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Punta Gorda, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Punta Gorda have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Punta Gorda, FL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sallie Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1230 Narranja St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #22.
Deep Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26900 Harbor View Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
(941) 255-7535
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
(941) 255-7535
Grades: PK-5
| 835 students
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27050 Fairway Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #44.
Kingsway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23300 Quasar Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7590
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7590
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #55.
Charlotte Harbor School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22450 Hancock Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baker/head Start
Magnet School
311 E Charlotte Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Grades: PK
| 158 students
Punta Gorda, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Babcock High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 235-6903
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 235-6903
Grades: 9-10
| 68 students
Compass Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2208 Castillo Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Crossroads Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Crossroads Wilderness Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Punta Gorda, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Punta Gorda, FL include Sallie Jones Elementary School, Deep Creek Elementary School and East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Punta Gorda?
6 public preschools are located in Punta Gorda.
What is the racial composition of students in Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Punta Gorda are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Punta Gorda include: East Elementary School vs. Sallie Jones Elementary School, Sallie Jones Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, Baker/head Start vs. Sallie Jones Elementary School
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