For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,770 students in Highlands County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Highlands County, FL are Sun 'n Lake Elementary School, Lake Country Elementary School and Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highlands County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Highlands County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Highlands County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sun 'n Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4515 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5464
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5464
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Lake Country Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
516 County Road 29
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5050
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 E Palmetto St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4373
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4373
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
817 Woodlawn Dr
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 Winthrop St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4355
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4355
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Lake Placid Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Fred Wild Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Non-enrolled Pk Exceptional Educational Program
Special Education School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Gr: PK | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
3560 Us 27
Sebring, FL 33870
(813) 314-5281
Sebring, FL 33870
(813) 314-5281
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Highlands County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Highlands County, FL include Sun 'n Lake Elementary School, Lake Country Elementary School and Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Highlands County?
10 public preschools are located in Highlands County.
What is the racial composition of students in Highlands County?
Highlands County public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Highlands County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Highlands County include: Lake Country Elementary School vs. Lake Placid Elementary School, Lake Placid Elementary School vs. Lake Country Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary School vs. Sun 'n Lake Elementary School
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