For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 9,511 students in Boca Raton, FL. The top-ranked public preschools in Boca Raton, FL are Waters Edge Elementary School, Calusa Elementary School and Sunrise Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boca Raton, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Boca Raton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Boca Raton, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waters Edge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
21601 Shorewind Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Calusa Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2051 Clint Moore Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33496
(561) 989-7500
Boca Raton, FL 33496
(561) 989-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19400 Coral Ridge Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 477-4300
Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 477-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 1,132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Verde K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3300 N Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 218-6800
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 218-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 1,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11201 Glades Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 883-4000
Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 883-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Whispering Pines Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9090 Spanish Isles Blvd
Boca Raton, FL 33496
(561) 672-2700
Boca Raton, FL 33496
(561) 672-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Hammock Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8400 Sw 8th St
Boca Raton, FL 33433
(561) 477-2200
Boca Raton, FL 33433
(561) 477-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Coral Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22400 Hammock St
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 477-2100
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 477-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2470 Nw 5th Ave
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 750-4900
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 750-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Boca Raton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Sw 1st Ave
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 544-1700
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 544-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
799 Banyan Trl
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 322-2420
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 322-2420
Gr: PK-5 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Boca Raton, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Boca Raton, FL include Waters Edge Elementary School, Calusa Elementary School and Sunrise Park Elementary School. Boca Raton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Florida.
How many public preschools are located in Boca Raton?
11 public preschools are located in Boca Raton.
What is the racial composition of students in Boca Raton?
Boca Raton public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Boca Raton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Boca Raton include: Coral Sunset Elementary School vs. Waters Edge Elementary School, Waters Edge Elementary School vs. Calusa Elementary School, Coral Sunset Elementary School vs. Sandpiper Shores Elementary School
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