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Best Clay County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public preschools serving 19,259 students in Clay County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, FL are Fleming Island Elementary School, Robert M. Paterson Elementary School and Thunderbolt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fleming Island Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4425 Lakeshore Dr
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-1075
Gr: PK-6 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Robert M. Paterson Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 Pine Ave
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-2575
Gr: PK-6 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Thunderbolt Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2020 Thunderbolt Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-3675
Gr: PK-6 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Shadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3400 Falcon Force Run
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-3375
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Discovery Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
950 Oakleaf Plantation Pkwy
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-4275
Gr: PK-6 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Lake Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2901 Sandridge Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-1525
Gr: PK-6 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Mcrae Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6770 County Road 315 C
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(352) 336-6125
Gr: PK-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Tynes Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1550 Tynes Blvd
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-3850
Gr: PK-6 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Middleburg Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3958 Main St
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-1875
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Rideout Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3065 Apalachicola Blvd
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-2875
Gr: PK-6 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Oakleaf Village Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
410 Oakleaf Village Pkwy
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-2425
Gr: PK-6 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
421 Jefferson Ave
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-3075
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Plantation Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4150 Plantation Oaks Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-2775
Gr: PK-6 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2752 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-1675
Gr: PK-6 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
Doctors Inlet Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2634 County Road 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-0975
Gr: PK-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
Keystone Heights Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
335 Sw Pecan St
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(904) 336-1375
Gr: PK-6 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1818.
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1630 Woodpecker Ln
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-3475
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1919.
W E Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 Edson Dr
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-3975
Gr: PK-6 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2398 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-1975
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2121.
Coppergate Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3460 Copper Colts Ct
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-0675
Gr: PK-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2222.
J.l. Wilkinson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4965 County Road 218
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-4075
Gr: PK-6 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2323.
Argyle Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2625 Spencers Plantation Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-0375
Gr: PK-6 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
S Bryan Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 Corona Dr
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-3175
Gr: PK-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2525.
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 S Oakridge Ave
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0475
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2626.
Grove Park Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1643 Miller St
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-1275
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6866
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound Homebased Programs
Special Education School
900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Spring Park Elementary School
3530 County Road 315
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6852
Gr: PK-6 | 698 students Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, FL include Fleming Island Elementary School, Robert M. Paterson Elementary School and Thunderbolt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County?
30 public preschools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?

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