The most improved public preschools in Florida are Steinhatchee School, Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies and Jean O'dell Learning Center.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 935
2,369
Avg. Improved Rank: 1,366
Most Improved Public Preschools in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Steinhatchee School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +2369
(from 2,473 to 104)
(from 2,473 to 104)
Grades: PK-5
1209 Se 1st Ave
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
(352) 498-3304
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
(352) 498-3304
Rank: #22.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +2212
(from 2,900 to 688)
(from 2,900 to 688)
Grades: PK-8
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Rank: #33.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2104
(from 3,246 to 1,142)
(from 3,246 to 1,142)
Grades: PK-12
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Rank: #44.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1853
(from 2,519 to 666)
(from 2,519 to 666)
Grades: PK-12
2958 Cherokee Street
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Rank: #55.
George W. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1636
(from 1,755 to 119)
(from 1,755 to 119)
Grades: PK-5
238 Grand Ave
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 443-5286
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 443-5286
Rank: #66.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1635
(from 2,865 to 1,230)
(from 2,865 to 1,230)
Grades: PK-5
313 S 9th St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8000
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8000
Rank: #77.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1589
(from 2,067 to 478)
(from 2,067 to 478)
Grades: PK-6
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Rank: #88.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1588
(from 3,443 to 1,855)
(from 3,443 to 1,855)
Grades: PK-12
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Rank: #99.
Lake Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1539
(from 2,473 to 934)
(from 2,473 to 934)
Grades: PK-5
5101 Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 625-6536
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 625-6536
Rank: #1010.
Golden Gate Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1521
(from 2,845 to 1,324)
(from 2,845 to 1,324)
Grades: PK-5
4911 20th Pl Sw
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-6900
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-6900
Rank: #1111.
Dinsmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1506
(from 2,546 to 1,040)
(from 2,546 to 1,040)
Grades: PK-5
7126 Civic Club Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32219
(904) 924-3126
Jacksonville, FL 32219
(904) 924-3126
Rank: #1212.
Winston Academy Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1483
(from 2,380 to 897)
(from 2,380 to 897)
Grades: PK-5
3415 Swindell Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 499-2890
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 499-2890
Rank: #1313.
Dundee Elementary Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1456
(from 2,538 to 1,082)
(from 2,538 to 1,082)
Grades: PK-5
215 Frederick Ave
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3316
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3316
Rank: #1414.
Hospital Homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1406
(from 3,225 to 1,819)
(from 3,225 to 1,819)
Grades: PK-12
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0209
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0209
Rank: #1515.
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1405
(from 3,121 to 1,716)
(from 3,121 to 1,716)
Grades: PK-8
2250 S Jenkins Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 462-8888
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 462-8888
Rank: #1616.
Sea Castle Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1296
(from 2,249 to 953)
(from 2,249 to 953)
Grades: PK-5
9600 Miramar Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33025
(754) 323-7250
Hollywood, FL 33025
(754) 323-7250
Rank: #1717.
Eden Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1287
(from 3,026 to 1,739)
(from 3,026 to 1,739)
Grades: PK-5
3650 Westclox St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-9200
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-9200
Rank: #1818.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1272
(from 2,973 to 1,701)
(from 2,973 to 1,701)
Grades: PK-5
5322 Texas Ave
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 377-8900
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 377-8900
Rank: #1919.
Village Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1264
(from 2,502 to 1,238)
(from 2,502 to 1,238)
Grades: PK-5
1601 State Road 29 S
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8600
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8600
Rank: #2020.
Natural Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1258
(from 2,323 to 1,065)
(from 2,323 to 1,065)
Grades: PK-5
1650 Ne 141st St
Miami, FL 33181
(305) 891-8649
Miami, FL 33181
(305) 891-8649
Rank: #2121.
Mike Davis Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1230
(from 2,735 to 1,505)
(from 2,735 to 1,505)
Grades: PK-5
3215 Magnolia Pond Dr
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-9000
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-9000
Rank: #2222.
Sunland Park Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1223
(from 2,938 to 1,715)
(from 2,938 to 1,715)
Grades: PK-3
919 Nw 13th Ter
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-8550
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-8550
Rank: #2323.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1186
(from 2,606 to 1,420)
(from 2,606 to 1,420)
Grades: PK-5
400 Sw 10th St
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 266-1100
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 266-1100
Rank: #2424.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1185
(from 2,127 to 942)
(from 2,127 to 942)
Grades: PK-5
1101 Lake Trafford Rd
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-7100
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-7100
Rank: #2525.
Plumosa School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1098
(from 3,087 to 1,989)
(from 3,087 to 1,989)
Grades: PK-8
2501 Seacrest Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 330-3900
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 330-3900
Rank: #2626.
Niblack Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1073
(from 2,335 to 1,262)
(from 2,335 to 1,262)
Grades: PK-5
837 Ne Broadway Ave
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8200
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8200
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Coconut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1063
(from 1,171 to 108)
(from 1,171 to 108)
Grades: PK-5
3351 Matilda St
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 445-7876
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 445-7876
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Fishweir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1063
(from 1,604 to 541)
(from 1,604 to 541)
Grades: PK-5
3977 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Rank: #2929.
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1053
(from 2,216 to 1,163)
(from 2,216 to 1,163)
Grades: PK-5
21545 Sw 87th Ave
Miami, FL 33189
(305) 234-4840
Miami, FL 33189
(305) 234-4840
Rank: #3030.
Palma Sola Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1031
(from 1,545 to 514)
(from 1,545 to 514)
Grades: PK-5
6806 5th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Rank: #3131.
West Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1024
(from 2,302 to 1,278)
(from 2,302 to 1,278)
Grades: PK-5
2801 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3900
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3900
Rank: #3232.
Lake Trafford Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1008
(from 2,450 to 1,442)
(from 2,450 to 1,442)
Grades: PK-5
3500 Lake Trafford Rd
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-7300
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-7300
Rank: #3333.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +973
(from 2,593 to 1,620)
(from 2,593 to 1,620)
Grades: PK-5
3050 Nw 35th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8676
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8676
Rank: #3434.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +969
(from 2,570 to 1,601)
(from 2,570 to 1,601)
Grades: PK-5
5921 150th Ave N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7440
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7440
Rank: #3535.
Tara Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +935
(from 1,350 to 415)
(from 1,350 to 415)
Grades: PK-5
6950 Linger Lodge Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
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