For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 3,731 students in 33971, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 33971, FL are Tortuga Preserve Elementary School, Harns Marsh Elementary School and Sunshine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33971 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33971, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33971, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1711 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 693-5023
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 693-5023
Gr: PK-5 | 1,172 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Harns Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Unice Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-1249
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-1249
Gr: PK-5 | 1,103 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Sunshine Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Sara Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 369-5836
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 369-5836
Gr: PK-5 | 1,456 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 33971, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 33971, FL include Tortuga Preserve Elementary School, Harns Marsh Elementary School and Sunshine Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33971?
3 public preschools are located in 33971.
What is the racial composition of students in 33971?
33971 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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