For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,486 students in 34997, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 34997, FL are Crystal Lake Elementary School, Port Salerno Elementary School and Willoughby Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34997 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34997, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34997, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crystal Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2095 Sw 96th St
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1525
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1525
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Port Salerno Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3260 Se Lionel Ter
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1610
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Willoughby Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5150 Se Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
3940 Se Salerno Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Gr: PK | 262 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Port Salerno Learning Center
Special Education School
3400 Lionel Terrace
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1200
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1200
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
3940 Se Salerno Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Gr: PK | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 34997, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 34997, FL include Crystal Lake Elementary School, Port Salerno Elementary School and Willoughby Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in 34997?
6 public preschools are located in 34997.
What is the racial composition of students in 34997?
34997 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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