For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,348 students in 34947, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 34947, FL are Fairlawn Elementary School and Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34947 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34947, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34947, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3203 Rhode Island Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5345
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5345
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2250 S Jenkins Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 462-8888
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 462-8888
Gr: PK-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
34947, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Charter School Of Fort Pierce (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4300 Okeechobee Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 323-7047
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 323-7047
Gr: 6-12
Delaware Avenue School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2909 Delaware Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5220
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5220
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3215 Ave Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 240-0355
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 240-0355
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
St. Lucie County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
54204 Okeechobee Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-392
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-392
Secondary Alternative Education School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
R805 Panther Lane
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-1231
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-1231
Gr: 6-12 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 34947, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 34947, FL include Fairlawn Elementary School and Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies.
How many public preschools are located in 34947?
2 public preschools are located in 34947.
What is the racial composition of students in 34947?
34947 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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