For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,794 students in 32608, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 32608, FL are Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School, Kimball Wiles Elementary School and Idylwild Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32608 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32608, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32608, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 School House Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 333-2825
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 333-2825
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #22.
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4601 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6955
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6955
Grades: PK-5
| 830 students
Rank: #33.
Idylwild Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Sw 20th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6709
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6709
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #44.
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3999 Sw 122nd St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6717
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6717
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: n/an/a
4556 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-7010
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-7010
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 32608, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 32608, FL include Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School, Kimball Wiles Elementary School and Idylwild Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 32608?
5 public preschools are located in 32608.
What is the racial composition of students in 32608?
32608 public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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