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Best Public Preschools in St. Lucie County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best St. Lucie County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public preschools serving 18,882 students in St. Lucie County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Lucie County, FL are Morningside Elementary School, Fairlawn Elementary School and West Gate K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Lucie County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Lucie County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in St. Lucie County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2300 Se Gowin Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-6730
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Fairlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3203 Rhode Island Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5345
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
West Gate K-8 School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1050 Nw Cashmere Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 807-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,639 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Rivers Edge Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5600 Ne Saint James Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 785-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2620 Se Mariposa Ave
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1661 Sw Bayshore Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
(772) 340-4720
Gr: PK-5 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2250 S Jenkins Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 462-8888
Gr: PK-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Allapattah Flats K-8
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12051 Nw Copper Creek Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 468-5050
Gr: PK-8 | 1,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Floresta Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Se Floresta Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4755
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Village Green Environmental Studies School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Se Lennard Rd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Windmill Point Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Sw Darwin Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 336-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Nw Selvitz Rd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Frances K. Sweet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Avenue Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5330
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Chester A. Moore Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
827 N 29th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5315
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Northport K-8 School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Nw Floresta Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 1,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1717.
Savanna Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6801 Se Lennard Rd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 460-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Lawnwood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 S 23rd St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Oak Hammock K-8 School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1251 Sw California Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 344-4490
Gr: PK-8 | 1,727 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2020.
Lakewood Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 Indrio Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34951
(772) 468-5830
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
White City Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
905 W 2nd St
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-5840
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Weatherbee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E Weatherbee Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2323.
St. Lucie Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 S 13th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5213
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
Dale Cassens Education Complex
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1905 S 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Lucie County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Lucie County, FL include Morningside Elementary School, Fairlawn Elementary School and West Gate K-8 School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Lucie County?
23 public preschools are located in St. Lucie County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Lucie County?
St. Lucie County public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in St. Lucie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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