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Top 5 Best Dade City Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,658 students in Dade City, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Dade City, FL are San Antonio Elementary School, Lacoochee Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dade City, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Dade City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Dade City, FL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Antonio Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
32416 Darby Rd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #22.
Lacoochee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38815 Cummer Rd
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38501 Centennial Rd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #44.
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
37615 Martin Luther King Blvd
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
Pasco Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
37350 Florida Ave
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
[+] Show Closed 51±¬ÁÏs in Dade City, Florida

Dade City, Florida 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
38301 Martin Luther King Blvd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-9000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
35830 State Road 52
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
38301 Martin Luther King Blvd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-9000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
36850 State Road 52
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Dade City, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Dade City, FL include San Antonio Elementary School, Lacoochee Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dade City?
5 public preschools are located in Dade City.
What is the racial composition of students in Dade City?
Dade City public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dade City are often viewed compared to one another?

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