Best 34950 Florida Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,144 students in 34950, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 34950, FL are Frances K. Sweet Elementary School, Lawnwood Elementary School and St. Lucie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34950 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34950, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 34950, FL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frances K. Sweet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Avenue Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5330
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Lawnwood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 S 23rd St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
St. Lucie Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 S 13th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5213
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Dale Cassens Education Complex
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1905 S 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 34950, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 34950, FL include Frances K. Sweet Elementary School, Lawnwood Elementary School and St. Lucie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 34950?
4 public preschools are located in 34950.
What is the racial composition of students in 34950?
34950 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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