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Best Monroe County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 5,173 students in Monroe County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, FL are Plantation Key School, Big Pine Academy and Treasure Village Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Monroe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plantation Key School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Lake Rd
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3281
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Big Pine Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30220 Overseas Hwy
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-1266
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 89:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Treasure Village Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
86731 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 852-3482
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Sugarloaf School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 Crane Blvd
Summerland Key, FL 33042
(305) 745-3282
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Poinciana Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1407 Kennedy Dr
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1630
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Stanley Switlik Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Overseas Hwy
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2490
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Key Largo School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
104801 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 453-1255
Gr: PK-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Horace O'bryant School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5628
Gr: PK-8 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Gerald Adams Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5855 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
May Sands Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 United St Ste 110
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, FL include Plantation Key School, Big Pine Academy and Treasure Village Montessori Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Monroe County?
10 public preschools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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