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Best Apopka Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 7,154 students in Apopka, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Apopka, FL are Wolf Lake Elementary School, Apopka Elementary School and Bear Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apopka, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Apopka have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Apopka, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wolf Lake Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1771 W Ponkan Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 464-3342
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Apopka Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
311 Vick Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 884-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Bear Lake Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3399 Gleaves Ct
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 746-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Dream Lake Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 N Park Ave
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 884-2227
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Clay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
555 N Wekiwa Springs Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 884-2275
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Rock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Rock Springs Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 884-2242
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1475 Marvin C Zanders Ave
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 884-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Lovell Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
815 Roger Williams Rd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 884-2235
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Lakeville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Lakeville Rd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 814-6110
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Kelly Park School
4700 Jason Dwelley Pkwy
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 317-3200
Gr: PK-8 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Apopka, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Apopka, FL include Wolf Lake Elementary School, Apopka Elementary School and Bear Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Apopka?
10 public preschools are located in Apopka.
What is the racial composition of students in Apopka?
Apopka public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Apopka are often viewed compared to one another?

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