Approximately 48% of public preschool students in Florida are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Florida is Fellsmere Elementary School, Tapp Childcare Center, and Alphabet Land-margate, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 83%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Florida (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
2851 N State Road 7
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 978-2900
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 978-2900
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Exceptional Student Education
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1426 19th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-5944
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-5944
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Fellsmere Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
50 N Cypress St
Fellsmere, FL 32948
(772) 564-5970
Fellsmere, FL 32948
(772) 564-5970
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Student Serv./special Programs
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
1211 S Mellonville Ave
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-0167
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-0167
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
3117 Sw 13th Ct
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 584-7178
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 584-7178
Rank: #77.
Polk Avenue Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
110 Polk Ave E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4244
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4244
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK
1501 Ne 2nd Ave, Ste 234
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-7689
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-7689
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK
225 N Hacienda St
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 674-4108
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 674-4108
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK
4950 Susan St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5720
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5720
Rank: #1111.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK
1550 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 995-7689
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 995-7689
Rank: #1212.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-12
28205 Sw 124th Ct, Bldg F
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 258-4115
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 258-4115
Rank: #1313.
Turie T. Small Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-5
800 South St
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 239-6340
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 239-6340
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Melrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-5
1752 13th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pleasant City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-5
2222 Spruce Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 838-5800
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 838-5800
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
C. A. Weis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-5
2701 N Q St
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 595-6888
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 595-6888
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
K. E. Cunningham/canal Point Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-5
37000 Main St
Canal Point, FL 33438
(561) 924-9800
Canal Point, FL 33438
(561) 924-9800
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-12
222 East Central Ave
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
O. J. Semmes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
1250 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6975
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6975
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Pine Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-5
405 W 27th St
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-5450
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-5450
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Manatee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
1609 6th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3319
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3319
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Northwestern Legends Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
2100 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3100
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3100
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Potter Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
3224 E Cayuga St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5564
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5564
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-3
1128 Barber St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6580
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6580
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Wabasso School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-12
8895 N Us Highway 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 978-8000
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 978-8000
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
2854 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3122
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3122
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Robert Russa Moton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-5
18050 Homestead Ave
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 235-3612
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 235-3612
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
1607 E Curtis St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5579
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5579
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Fairmount Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
575 41st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-2132
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-2132
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
501 Mcleod Rd
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7820
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7820
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Glade View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
1100 Sw Avenue G
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8800
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8800
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Graham Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
2915 N Massachusetts Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5408
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5408
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-6
729 Sw Overstreet Ave
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 973-5033
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 973-5033
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Pioneer Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
39500 Pioneer Park Rd
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8600
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8600
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
6725 Hema Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3020
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3020
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Florida average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Florida average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 48%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Florida?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Florida include Alphabet Land-margate, Exceptional Student Education and Fellsmere Elementary School.
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