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Best Saint Petersburg Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public preschools serving 10,850 students in Saint Petersburg, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Saint Petersburg, FL are Shore Acres Elementary School, Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School and Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Petersburg, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint Petersburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Saint Petersburg, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shore Acres Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 62nd Ave Ne
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 570-3173
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2229 25th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2139
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 37th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 552-1703
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5601 22nd Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2147
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Azalea Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1680 74th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2187
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
North Shore Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 35th Ave Ne
Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 893-2181
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Perkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2205 18th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2117
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3560 58th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2144
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Sawgrass Lake Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1815 77th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 570-3121
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Lynch Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 71st Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 570-3170
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Bay Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5800 22nd St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1449
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 61st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-2332
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 54th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7820
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
John M. Sexton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1997 54th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 570-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4629 13th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 893-1815
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Campbell Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1051 7th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Seventy-fourth St. Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 74th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 893-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2014 52nd St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-2643
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
New Heights Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3901 37th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 893-2135
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
Lealman Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 58th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 570-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4151 6th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2196
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Melrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1752 13th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 16th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 893-1857
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2424.
Maximo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4850 31st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2191
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Fairmount Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
575 41st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-2132
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Saint Petersburg, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Saint Petersburg, FL include Shore Acres Elementary School, Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School and Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saint Petersburg?
25 public preschools are located in Saint Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Petersburg?
Saint Petersburg public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Saint Petersburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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