For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,019 students in Gulf County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gulf County, FL are Port St. Joe Elementary School and Wewahitchka Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gulf County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Gulf County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gulf County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port St. Joe Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2201 Long Ave
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1221
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1221
Gr: PK-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Wewahitchka Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
514 E River Rd
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2476
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2476
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Prek Ese
Special Education School
150 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6940
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6940
Gr: PK-7 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Gulf County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gulf County Superintendent's Office Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6150 Middle School Road
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-825
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-825
Gr: PK | 2 students
191 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-3211
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-3211
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
190 Alligator Alley
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-6840
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gulf County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gulf County, FL include Port St. Joe Elementary School and Wewahitchka Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gulf County?
3 public preschools are located in Gulf County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf County?
Gulf County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gulf County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gulf County include: Wewahitchka Elementary School vs. Port St. Joe Elementary School, Port St. Joe Elementary School vs. Wewahitchka Elementary School
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