Best Public Preschools in Arcadia, FL (2026)

Best Arcadia Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,504 students in Arcadia, FL.

The top-ranked public preschools in Arcadia, FL are Memorial Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Arcadia, FL public preschools have an score of 45% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and score of 35% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Arcadia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Arcadia, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Memorial Elementary School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
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Bottom 50%

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851 E Hickory St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0755

Gr: PK-5 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #22.

West Elementary School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
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304 W Imogene St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3155

Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Rank: n/an/a

Teen Parent Pk Child Care Program

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310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333

Gr: PK

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Arcadia, Florida

Arcadia, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Carlstrom Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

5871 Southeast Hwy 31
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-5367

Gr: 6-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

The Community Green Elementary School (Closed 2013)

12100 Sw Academy Dr
Arcadia, FL 34269
(941) 586-5576

Gr: K-7 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Desoto Alternative Center (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

5891 Se Highway 31
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0151

Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Desoto County Adult Education Center (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333

Desoto County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

2p. O. Drawer 2000
Arcadia, FL 34265
(863) 494-422

Early Education Center (Closed 2020)

318 N Wilson Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303

Gr: PK | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Hospital And Homebound (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

494 N Manatee Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0261

Gr: K-12

Joshua Creek Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

5871 Southeast Hwy 31
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-5300

Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Private Pk Ese Elementary School (Closed 2016)

Special Education School

4846 Sw Shores Ave, Pk Unit
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4511

Gr: PK

Spring Lake Youth Academy (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

8805 Sw Start Center St
Arcadia, FL 34269
(863) 494-3434

Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Arcadia, FL?

The top-ranked public preschools in Arcadia, FL include Memorial Elementary School and West Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Arcadia?

3 public preschools are located in Arcadia.

What is the racial composition of students in Arcadia?

Arcadia public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Arcadia are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public preschools in Arcadia include: West Elementary School vs. Memorial Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School vs. West Elementary School