For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,507 students in Gilchrist County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gilchrist County, FL are Trenton Elementary School and Bell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilchrist County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Gilchrist County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gilchrist County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 Sw State Road 26
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3224
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3224
Gr: PK-5 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2771 E Bell Ave
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3275
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3275
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Gilchrist County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gilchrist County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gilchrist County, FL include Trenton Elementary School and Bell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gilchrist County?
2 public preschools are located in Gilchrist County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilchrist County?
Gilchrist County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gilchrist County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gilchrist County include: Bell Elementary School vs. Trenton Elementary School, Trenton Elementary School vs. Bell Elementary School
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