For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,074 students in Avon Park, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Avon Park, FL are Avon Elementary School and Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avon Park, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Avon Park have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Avon Park, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 Winthrop St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4355
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4355
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 E Palmetto St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4373
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4373
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Avon Park, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Highlands Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
242 South Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-3815
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-3815
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
100 E 4th St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-6818
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-6818
Grades: K-5
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Avon Park, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Avon Park, FL include Avon Elementary School and Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Avon Park?
2 public preschools are located in Avon Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Avon Park?
Avon Park public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Avon Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Avon Park include: Park Elementary School vs. Avon Elementary School
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