For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 6,942 students in Charlotte County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Charlotte County, FL are Vineland Elementary School, Sallie Jones Elementary School and Deep Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlotte County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Charlotte County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Charlotte County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vineland Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
467 Boundary Blvd
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 743-0188
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 743-0188
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Sallie Jones Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1230 Narranja St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Deep Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26900 Harbor View Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
(941) 255-7535
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
(941) 255-7535
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Meadow Park Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Lake View Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7470
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Atwater St
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 255-7515
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 255-7515
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27050 Fairway Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22100 Breezeswept Ave
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7450
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7450
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Myakka River Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12650 Willmington Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33981
(941) 624-4338
Port Charlotte, FL 33981
(941) 624-4338
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Kingsway Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23300 Quasar Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7590
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7590
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Peace River Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4070 Beaver Ln
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7622
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7622
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Charlotte Harbor School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22450 Hancock Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
311 E Charlotte Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 83:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Charlotte County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charlotte County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
81445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-080
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-080
Compass Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2208 Castillo Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Crossroads Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Gr: 6-12
Crossroads Wilderness Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Gr: 7-12
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 39%
16529 Joppa Avenue
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-0080
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-0080
1441 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7430
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7430
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Charlotte County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Charlotte County, FL include Vineland Elementary School, Sallie Jones Elementary School and Deep Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Charlotte County?
12 public preschools are located in Charlotte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte County?
Charlotte County public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Charlotte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Charlotte County include: Vineland Elementary School vs. Myakka River Elementary School, Myakka River Elementary School vs. Vineland Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. Sallie Jones Elementary School
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