For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,012 students in Fleming Island, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Fleming Island, FL are Fleming Island Elementary School, Robert M. Paterson Elementary School and Thunderbolt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fleming Island, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Fleming Island have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fleming Island, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fleming Island Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4425 Lakeshore Dr
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-1075
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-1075
Grades: PK-6
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Robert M. Paterson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Pine Ave
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-2575
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-2575
Grades: PK-6
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Thunderbolt Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2020 Thunderbolt Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-3675
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-3675
Grades: PK-6
| 802 students
Rank: #44.
St. Johns Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 Canova Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Grades: PK-12
| 858 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Fleming Island, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Fleming Island, FL include Fleming Island Elementary School, Robert M. Paterson Elementary School and Thunderbolt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fleming Island?
4 public preschools are located in Fleming Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Fleming Island?
Fleming Island public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fleming Island are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fleming Island include: Thunderbolt Elementary School vs. Fleming Island Elementary School, Robert M. Paterson Elementary School vs. Fleming Island Elementary School, Fleming Island Elementary School vs. Thunderbolt Elementary School
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