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Best Hernando County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 12,735 students in Hernando County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hernando County, FL are Chocachatti Elementary School, Suncoast Elementary School and Deltona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hernando County, 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 53% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Hernando County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hernando County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chocachatti Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4135 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7067
Gr: PK-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Suncoast Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11135 Quality Dr
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Deltona Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2055 Deltona Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 797-7040
Gr: PK-5 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
John D. Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3139 Dumont Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7055
Gr: PK-5 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Brooksville Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
885 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7014
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 Applegate Dr
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 797-7080
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14411 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7090
Gr: PK-5 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Moton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7175 Emerson Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7065
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Winding Waters K-8
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12240 Vespa Way
Brooksville, FL 34614
(352) 797-7092
Gr: PK-8 | 1,613 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Explorer K-8
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10252 Northcliffe Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 797-7094
Gr: PK-8 | 1,544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
27151 Roper Rd
Brooksville, FL 34602
(352) 797-7045
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hernando County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hernando County, FL include Chocachatti Elementary School, Suncoast Elementary School and Deltona Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hernando County?
13 public preschools are located in Hernando County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hernando County?
Hernando County public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hernando County are often viewed compared to one another?

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