Best Mulberry Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,434 students in Mulberry, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mulberry, FL are Willow Oak School and Purcell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mulberry, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Mulberry have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Mulberry, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Oak School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4815 Bailey Road
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 417-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Purcell Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 1st Ave Ne
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1061
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mulberry, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mulberry, FL include Willow Oak School and Purcell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mulberry?
2 public preschools are located in Mulberry.
What is the racial composition of students in Mulberry?
Mulberry public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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