For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,581 students in Putnam County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Putnam County, FL are Melrose Elementary School, Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School and Mellon Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Putnam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 State Road 26
Melrose, FL 32666
(352) 475-2060
Melrose, FL 32666
(352) 475-2060
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 S State Road 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2130
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2130
Grades: PK-6
| 869 students
Rank: #33.
Mellon Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mellon Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Grades: PK-12
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Middleton-burney Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Huntington Rd
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1238
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1238
Grades: PK-6
| 1,053 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternatives Unlimited High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1414 Bronson St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4937
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4937
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
140 N County Road 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2113
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2113
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
1100 S 18th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0569
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0569
Grades: 6
| 340 students
101 S Prospect St
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1360
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1360
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
301 Mellon Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
200 South 7th St Campbell Adm
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0635
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0635
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Putnam County Exceptional Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
156 Horseman Club Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0530
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0530
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Putnam County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0200 S 7th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-051
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Putnam Educational Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
141 Ferry Road
East Palatka, FL 32131
(904) 329-0599
East Palatka, FL 32131
(904) 329-0599
Grades: 4-12
| 68 students
1100 N 19th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0588
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0588
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Putnam County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Putnam County, FL include Melrose Elementary School, Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School and Mellon Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in Putnam County?
5 public preschools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Putnam County include: Mellon Learning Center vs. Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School
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