For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 849 students in Chiefland, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Chiefland, FL are Chiefland Elementary School and Whispering Winds Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chiefland, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Chiefland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chiefland, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chiefland Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Nw 4th Ave
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6040
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 732 students
Rank: #22.
Whispering Winds Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2481 Nw Old Fannin Rd
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-5799
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-5799
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Chiefland, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
811 Nw 4th Dr
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6025
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6025
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
New Hope Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
P. O. Box 2102
Chiefland, FL 32644
(352) 490-6690
Chiefland, FL 32644
(352) 490-6690
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chiefland, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Chiefland, FL include Chiefland Elementary School and Whispering Winds Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Chiefland?
2 public preschools are located in Chiefland.
What is the racial composition of students in Chiefland?
Chiefland public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Chiefland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chiefland include: Whispering Winds Charter School vs. Chiefland Elementary School, Chiefland Elementary School vs. Whispering Winds Charter School
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