For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,846 students in Holmes County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Holmes County, FL are Ponce De Leon Elementary School, Bonifay K-8 School and Bethlehem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holmes County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Holmes County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Holmes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponce De Leon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1473 Ammons Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4296
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4296
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Bonifay K-8 School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Blue Devil Dr
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Gr: PK-8 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Bethlehem High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2767 Highway 160
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3621
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3621
Gr: PK-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Holmes County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Holmes County, FL include Ponce De Leon Elementary School, Bonifay K-8 School and Bethlehem High School.
How many public preschools are located in Holmes County?
3 public preschools are located in Holmes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County?
Holmes County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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