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Best Florida Magnet Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 192 magnet public preschools serving 123,350 students in Florida.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Florida are Morikami Park Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and I Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Preschools in Florida (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morikami Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6201 Morikami Park Rd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Gr: PK-5 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1500 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Gr: PK-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Waters Edge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
21601 Shorewind Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Equestrian Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9720 Stribling Way
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
J. Allen Axson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4763 Sutton Park Ct
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Timber Trace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5200 117th Ct N
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 366-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
401 Nw Martin Luther King Jr A
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12829 Sw 272nd St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Gr: PK-8 | 1,131 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Cypress Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
350 East Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-6633
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4747 S Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6424
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Limestone Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6701 Church St
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 741-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Ne 11th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 322-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Dr N H Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Sw 5th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
Verde K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3300 N Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 218-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 1,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Elbridge Gale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1915 Royal Fern Dr
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 422-9300
Gr: PK-5 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Fairlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3203 Rhode Island Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5345
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Frank E. Brigham Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Avenue C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
Palm Beach Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
239 Cocoanut Row
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 822-0700
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Starkey Ranch K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12200 Lake Blanche Dr
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 794-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,927 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2323.
Sanders Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5126 School Rd
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 794-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2424.
Sunset Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18400 Sw 25th St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(754) 323-7650
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10060 Riverside Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 366-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2626.
Frontier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6701 180th Ave N
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 904-9902
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2727.
Arbor Ridge K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2900 Logandale Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Gr: PK-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2828.
Fishweir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3977 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2929.
Davenport School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4751 County Road 547 N
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2557
Gr: PK-8 | 1,440 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3030.
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 W 20th St
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-5850
Gr: PK-5 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Meadow Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
956 Florida Mango Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 357-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Wellington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13000 Paddock Dr
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 651-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3333.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Gr: PK-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3434.
H. L. Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Crestwood Blvd N
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 904-9300
Gr: PK-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3535.
Joella C. Good Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6350 Nw 188th Ter
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 625-2008
Gr: PK-5 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public preschools in Florida?
The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Florida include Morikami Park Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and I Preparatory Academy.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Florida?
192 magnet public preschools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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