For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,237 students in Hendry County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hendry County, FL are Central Elementary School, West Glades School and Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hendry County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Hendry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hendry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S Deane Duff Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1550
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
West Glades School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2586 County Road 731
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 675-3490
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 675-3490
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Arroyo Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1570
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1570
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Arroyo Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1560
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1560
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
280 N Main St
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 612-0750
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 612-0750
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Country Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2052 Nw Eucalyptus Blvd
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4140
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4140
Gr: PK-5 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Labelle Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4150
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
County Wide Exceptional Student Education
Special Education School
300 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4166
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4166
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
225 N Hacienda St
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 674-4108
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 674-4108
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hendry County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hendry County, FL include Central Elementary School, West Glades School and Westside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hendry County?
10 public preschools are located in Hendry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hendry County?
Hendry County public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hendry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hendry County include: Eastside Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Eastside Elementary School, Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School vs. Country Oaks Elementary School
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