For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 6,117 students in Martin County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Martin County, FL are Bessey Creek Elementary School, Jensen Beach Elementary School and Palm City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Martin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bessey Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2201 Sw Matheson Ave
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 219-1500
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 219-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Jensen Beach Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2525 Ne Savannah Rd
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
(772) 219-1555
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
(772) 219-1555
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Palm City Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1951 Sw 34th St
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 219-1565
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 219-1565
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Citrus Grove Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2527 Sw Citrus Blvd
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 223-2513
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 223-2513
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Felix A Williams Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Nw Baker Rd
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1640
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1640
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Crystal Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2095 Sw 96th St
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1525
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1525
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Hobe Sound Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11555 Se Gomez Ave
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
(772) 219-1540
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
(772) 219-1540
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Ese Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1939 Se Federal Hwy
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Sea Wind Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Se Seabranch Blvd
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
(772) 219-1625
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
(772) 219-1625
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
J. D. Parker School Of Technology
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Se 10th St
Stuart, FL 34996
(772) 219-1580
Stuart, FL 34996
(772) 219-1580
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Port Salerno Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3260 Se Lionel Ter
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1610
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Warfield Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15260 Sw 150th St
Indiantown, FL 34956
(772) 597-2551
Indiantown, FL 34956
(772) 597-2551
Gr: PK-5 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Willoughby Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5150 Se Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
The Hope Charter Center For Autism
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2580 Se Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 334-3288
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 334-3288
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
1939 Se Federal Hwy
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
3940 Se Salerno Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Gr: PK | 262 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Port Salerno Learning Center
Special Education School
3400 Lionel Terrace
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1200
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1200
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
3940 Se Salerno Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Gr: PK | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Martin County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Martin County, FL include Bessey Creek Elementary School, Jensen Beach Elementary School and Palm City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Martin County?
17 public preschools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Martin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Martin County include: Jensen Beach Elementary School vs. Felix A Williams Elementary School, Palm City Elementary School vs. Bessey Creek Elementary School, Felix A Williams Elementary School vs. Jensen Beach Elementary School
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