For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,425 students in Tarpon Springs, FL. The top ranked public preschools in Tarpon Springs, FL are Brooker Creek Elementary School, Sunset Hills Elementary School and Tarpon Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarpon Springs, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Tarpon Springs have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Tarpon Springs, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooker Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3130 Forelock Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 943-4600
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 943-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1347 Gulf Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5523
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5523
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Tarpon Springs Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Pine St
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5500
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Tarpon Springs, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Tarpon Springs, FL include Brooker Creek Elementary School, Sunset Hills Elementary School and Tarpon Springs Elementary School. Tarpon Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
How many public preschools are located in Tarpon Springs?
3 public preschools are located in Tarpon Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarpon Springs?
Tarpon Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Tarpon Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Tarpon Springs include: Sunset Hills Elementary School vs. Tarpon Springs Elementary School, Tarpon Springs Elementary School vs. Sunset Hills Elementary School
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