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Best Lake Worth Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 13,378 students in Lake Worth, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake Worth, FL are Panther Run Elementary School, Coral Reef Elementary School and Manatee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Worth, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake Worth have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lake Worth, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Panther Run Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10775 Lake Worth Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33449
(561) 804-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Coral Reef Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6151 Hagen Ranch Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 804-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Manatee Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7001 Charleston Shores Blvd
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 357-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Hidden Oaks K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7685 S Military Trl
Lake Worth, FL 33463
(561) 804-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Greenacres Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 Jackson Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33463
(561) 649-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Montessori Academyof Early Enrichment Inc
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Lake Worth Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33463
(561) 649-0004
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Diamond View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 Haverhill Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33463
(561) 304-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Lantana Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
710 W Ocean Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 202-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
South Grade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
716 S K St
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 202-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Palm Springs Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Davis Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 804-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Indian Pines Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 Oak Royal Dr
Lake Worth, FL 33463
(561) 804-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Purdy Ln
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 804-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 1,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Palm Beach School For Autism
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8480 Lantana Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 533-9917
Gr: PK-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Starlight Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Seminole Dr
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 804-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Barton Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 540-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 1,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Highland Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 202-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Royal Palm School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 Lawrence Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 357-1900
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lake Worth, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake Worth, FL include Panther Run Elementary School, Coral Reef Elementary School and Manatee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake Worth?
17 public preschools are located in Lake Worth.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Worth?
Lake Worth public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lake Worth are often viewed compared to one another?

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