For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 962 students in 32401, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 32401, FL are St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace, Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School and Margaret K. Lewis In Millville. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32401 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32401, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32401, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2010 W 12th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Cherry St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1480
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1480
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Margaret K. Lewis In Millville
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 N East Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1792
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1792
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Student Education
Special Education School
1311 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4100
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4100
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
1025 Redwood Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1610
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1610
Gr: PK-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 32401, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 32401, FL include St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace, Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School and Margaret K. Lewis In Millville.
How many public preschools are located in 32401?
5 public preschools are located in 32401.
What is the racial composition of students in 32401?
32401 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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