For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 7,115 students in Apopka, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Apopka, FL are Wolf Lake Elementary School, Apopka Elementary School and Bear Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apopka, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Apopka have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Apopka, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wolf Lake Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1771 W Ponkan Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 464-3342
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 464-3342
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Apopka Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 Vick Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 884-2200
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 884-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 841 students
Rank: #33.
Bear Lake Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3399 Gleaves Ct
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 746-5550
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 746-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 820 students
Rank: #44.
Clay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 N Wekiwa Springs Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 884-2275
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 884-2275
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #55.
Dream Lake Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Park Avenue
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 884-2227
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 884-2227
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #66.
Rock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Rock Springs Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 884-2242
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 884-2242
Grades: PK-5
| 680 students
Rank: #77.
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1475 Marvin C Zanders Ave
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 884-2250
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 884-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #88.
Lakeville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Lakeville Rd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 814-6110
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 814-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #99.
Lovell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
815 Roger Williams Rd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 884-2235
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 884-2235
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: n/an/a
4700 Jason Dwelley Parkway
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 317-3200
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 317-3200
Grades: PK-8
| 1,082 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Apopka, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Apopka, FL include Wolf Lake Elementary School, Apopka Elementary School and Bear Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Apopka?
10 public preschools are located in Apopka.
What is the racial composition of students in Apopka?
Apopka public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Apopka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Apopka include: Kelly Park School vs. Wolf Lake Elementary School, Clay Springs Elementary School vs. Apopka Elementary School, Kelly Park School vs. Apopka Elementary School
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