For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,651 students in Gulf Breeze, FL. The top-ranked public preschools in Gulf Breeze, FL are Gulf Breeze Elementary School and Oriole Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gulf Breeze, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Gulf Breeze have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gulf Breeze, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gulf Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
549 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Gr: PK-5 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Oriole Beach Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1260 Oriole Beach Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-5160
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-5160
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Gulf Breeze, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 Via De Luna Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gr: PK-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gulf Breeze, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gulf Breeze, FL include Gulf Breeze Elementary School and Oriole Beach Elementary School. Gulf Breeze has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Florida.
How many public preschools are located in Gulf Breeze?
2 public preschools are located in Gulf Breeze.
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf Breeze?
Gulf Breeze public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gulf Breeze are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gulf Breeze include: Oriole Beach Elementary School vs. Gulf Breeze Elementary School, Gulf Breeze Elementary School vs. Oriole Beach Elementary School
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