For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,438 students in Holiday, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Holiday, FL are Gulfside Elementary School, Gulf Trace Elementary School and Sunray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holiday, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Holiday have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Holiday, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gulfside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2329 Anclote Blvd
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 774-6000
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 774-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Gulf Trace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3303 Gulf Trace Blvd
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3600
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Sunray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4815 Sunray Dr
Holiday, FL 34690
(727) 774-9100
Holiday, FL 34690
(727) 774-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Holiday, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Holiday, FL include Gulfside Elementary School, Gulf Trace Elementary School and Sunray Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Holiday?
3 public preschools are located in Holiday.
What is the racial composition of students in Holiday?
Holiday public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Holiday are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Holiday include: Gulfside Elementary School vs. Gulf Trace Elementary School, Gulf Trace Elementary School vs. Gulfside Elementary School, Sunray Elementary School vs. Gulf Trace Elementary School
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