For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,372 students in 34997, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 34997, FL are Crystal Lake Elementary School, Port Salerno Elementary School and Willoughby Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34997 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34997, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34997, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crystal Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2095 Sw 96th St
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1525
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1525
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Port Salerno Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3260 Se Lionel Ter
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1610
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1610
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #33.
Willoughby Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5150 Se Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
3940 Se Salerno Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Grades: PK
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
Port Salerno Learning Center
Special Education School
3400 Lionel Terrace
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1200
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1200
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3940 Se Salerno Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 34997, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 34997, FL include Crystal Lake Elementary School, Port Salerno Elementary School and Willoughby Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in 34997?
6 public preschools are located in 34997.
What is the racial composition of students in 34997?
34997 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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