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Best Florida Alternative Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 alternative public preschools serving 4,903 students in Florida.
The top-ranked alternative public preschools in Florida are Hope School, School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod and Simmons Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida alternative public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Preschools in Florida (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2958 Cherokee St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Simmons Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Henry D Perry Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Wildcat Way
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 321-7050
Gr: PK-12 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Walton Rd, Wise Campus
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Ucp Seminole Child Development
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
756 N Sun Dr
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 852-3300
Gr: PK-2 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2010 W 12th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
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%
Rank: #99.
Medical Academy At D.w. Waters
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Seagull School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Sw 28th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-7300
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Ucp West Orange Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 Winter Garden-vineland Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 852-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3609 Sw 89th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33025
(754) 321-7650
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Ucp Osceola Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3305 S Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 904-0136
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Grasp Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 Justina Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Jackson Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Technology Cir
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Ucp Pine Hills Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Golf Club Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 852-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ucp Downtown Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4680 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 852-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Willoughby Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5150 Se Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
South County Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2020.
Horizons Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Dropout Prevention School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: PK-12 | 395 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Boystown
Alternative School
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dixie Teen Parent Preschool
Alternative School
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Jail Services
Alternative School
480 Marshburn Dr
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Tap Program
Alternative School
210 Ne Duval Ave
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5022
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Non School Pk
Alternative School
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780
Gr: PK | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
The Spring
Alternative School
1009 N Parsons Rd
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 651-2166
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Student Serv./special Programs
Alternative School
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Gr: PK | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Tap Pk Babies
Alternative School
30 E Texar Dr, Rm 143
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 430-7439
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Teen Parent Program Pk
Alternative School
6211 Nw Hwy 41
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public preschools in Florida?
The top-ranked alternative public preschools in Florida include Hope School, School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod and Simmons Career Center.
How many alternative public preschools are located in Florida?
31 alternative public preschools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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