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Best Indian River County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,407 students in Indian River County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Indian River County, FL are Beachland Elementary School, Sebastian Elementary School and Indian River Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indian River County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Indian River County 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 Public Preschools in Indian River County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beachland Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3350 Indian River Dr E
Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 564-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Sebastian Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Sebastian Blvd
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 978-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Indian River Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 20th St Sw
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-3390
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pelican Island Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1355 Schumann Dr
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 564-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4940 8th St
Vero Beach, FL 32968
(772) 978-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Fellsmere Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 N Cypress St
Fellsmere, FL 32948
(772) 564-5970
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Vero Beach Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1770 12th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Dodgertown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4350 43rd Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Wabasso School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8895 N Us Highway 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 978-8000
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Student Education
Special Education School
1426 19th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-5944
Gr: PK-5 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Indian River County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Indian River County, FL include Beachland Elementary School, Sebastian Elementary School and Indian River Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Indian River County?
9 public preschools are located in Indian River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Indian River County?
Indian River County 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).
Which public preschools in Indian River County are often viewed compared to one another?

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