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Best Pensacola Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public preschools serving 12,519 students in Pensacola, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pensacola, FL are Pine Meadow Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Hellen Caro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pensacola, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Pensacola have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Pensacola, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10001 Omar Ave
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5630
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10789 Sorrento Rd
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-0233
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Hellen Caro Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12551 Meadson Rd
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 492-0531
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10200 Ashton Brosnaham Rd
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5703
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Blue Angels Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1551 Dog Track Rd
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 457-6356
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6201 Helms Rd
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 941-6180
Gr: PK-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
330 E Ten Mile Rd
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5625
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Hospital & Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
40 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 429-2977
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Navy Point Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1321 Patton Dr
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7415
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Ferry Pass Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8310 N Davis Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 494-5605
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Longleaf Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Longleaf Dr
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 941-6110
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Cherokee Trl
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 453-7421
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4820 N Palafox St
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 595-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Reinhardt Holm Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Lanier Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 494-5610
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
West Pensacola Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 N 49th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 453-7470
Gr: PK-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Kershaw St
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Myrtle Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6115 Lillian Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 453-7410
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1818.
C. A. Weis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 N Q St
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 595-6888
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Bellview Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4425 Bellview Ave
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 941-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
O. J. Semmes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6975
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Massachusetts Ave
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 595-6969
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Oakcrest Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Hollywood Ave
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 595-6980
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Ensley Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E Johnson Ave
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 494-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Warrington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
220 N Navy Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7425
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2525.
Global Learning Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N P St
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 430-7560
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Escambia Westgate Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10050 Ashton Brosnaham Rd
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5700
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Capstone Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
4901 W Fairfield Dr
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 458-7735
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Tap Pk Babies
Alternative School
30 E Texar Dr, Rm 143
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 430-7439
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pensacola, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pensacola, FL include Pine Meadow Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Hellen Caro Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pensacola?
28 public preschools are located in Pensacola.
What is the racial composition of students in Pensacola?
Pensacola public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pensacola are often viewed compared to one another?

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