For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,376 students in 33860, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 33860, FL are Willow Oak School and Purcell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33860 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33860, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33860, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Oak School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4815 Bailey Road
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 417-6670
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 417-6670
Grades: PK-5
| 902 students
Rank: #22.
Purcell Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 1st Ave Ne
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1061
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1061
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
33860, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cornerstone Youth Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5400 Bethlehem Rd
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1177
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1177
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1400 Dean St
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1054
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1054
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Mulberry Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Northeast Fourth Cr
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1104
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1104
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Horizons (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6980 State Road 37 S
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 428-1520
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 428-1520
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 33860, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 33860, FL include Willow Oak School and Purcell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33860?
2 public preschools are located in 33860.
What is the racial composition of students in 33860?
33860 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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