For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,504 students in 34266, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 34266, FL are Memorial Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34266 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34266, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34266, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
851 E Hickory St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0755
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0755
Gr: PK-5 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 W Imogene St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3155
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3155
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Gr: PK
34266, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carlstrom Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5871 Southeast Hwy 31
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-5367
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-5367
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Desoto Alternative Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5891 Se Highway 31
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0151
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0151
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Desoto County Adult Education Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
318 N Wilson Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Gr: PK | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Hospital And Homebound (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
494 N Manatee Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0261
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0261
Gr: K-12
Joshua Creek Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5871 Southeast Hwy 31
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-5300
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Private Pk Ese Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
4846 Sw Shores Ave, Pk Unit
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4511
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4511
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 34266, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 34266, FL include Memorial Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 34266?
3 public preschools are located in 34266.
What is the racial composition of students in 34266?
34266 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).