For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 800 students in 33982, FL.
The top ranked public preschool in 33982, FL is East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 33982 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33982, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33982, FL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27050 Fairway Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
33982, Florida 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Gr: 6-12
Crossroads Wilderness Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 33982, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 33982, FL include East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33982?
1 public preschools are located in 33982.
What is the racial composition of students in 33982?
33982 public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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