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Best Florida Charter Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 65 charter public preschools serving 35,584 students in Florida.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in Florida are Pinecrest Lakes Academy, Mckeel Academy Central and Villages Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Preschools in Florida (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14012 Old Highway 50
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-4482
Gr: PK-8 | 1,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Mckeel Academy Central
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
411 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Gr: PK-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Villages Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
350 Tatonka Ter
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-2350
Gr: PK-12 | 4,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Round Lake Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
31333 Round Lake Rd
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-4399
Gr: PK-8 | 1,240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Belmont Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1476 Sw Walter Ave
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 487-0487
Gr: PK-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
South Mckeel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2222 Edgewood Dr S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Gr: PK-6 | 1,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
St. Johns Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
114 Canova Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Gr: PK-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #99.
Big Pine Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30220 Overseas Hwy
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-1266
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 89:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 E Harney Pond Rd Ne
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Minneola Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 E Pearl St
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3755 Skyway Dr
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 638-9696
Gr: PK-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Treasure Village Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
86731 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 852-3482
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
622 Ne Rocky Ford Rd
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-2529
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1051 State Road 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4216
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1616.
Micanopy Area Cooperative School Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
802 Nw Seminary Ave
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-0990
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
Cypress Junction Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Imagine School At Palmer Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6220 Mcintosh Rd
Sarasota, FL 34238
(941) 257-1124
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1919.
Apalachicola Bay Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
98 12th St
Apalachicola, FL 32320
(850) 653-1222
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
Advantage Academy Of Hillsborough
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
304 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Gateway Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12850 Commonwealth Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Gr: PK-12 | 3,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Renaissance Charter School Of St. Lucie
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Nw Cashmere Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 344-5982
Gr: PK-8 | 1,413 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
Ucp East Charter
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12702 Science Dr
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 852-3300
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2424.
Seaside Charter K-8 School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2865 Mayport Rd
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 853-6287
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2525.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9275 49th Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Gr: PK-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2626.
Bodwell Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2727.
Mascotte Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
460 Midway Ave
Mascotte, FL 34753
(352) 429-2294
Gr: PK-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2828.
Whispering Winds Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2481 Nw Old Fannin Rd
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-5799
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2929.
Montessori Academyof Early Enrichment Inc
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Lake Worth Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33463
(561) 649-0004
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3030.
Crossroad Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Strong Rd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-9626
Gr: PK-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Legends Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3032 Monte Carlo Trl
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-8711
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10535 Portal Crossing
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 750-0900
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3333.
Bellalago Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3651 Pleasant Hill Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34746
(407) 933-1690
Gr: PK-8 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Mid Cape Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Mid Cape Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Gr: PK-8 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Spring Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44440 Spring Creek Rd
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in Florida?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in Florida include Pinecrest Lakes Academy, Mckeel Academy Central and Villages Charter School.
How many charter public preschools are located in Florida?
65 charter public preschools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida charter public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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