For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,222 students in Hardee County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hardee County, FL are Wauchula Elementary School, North Wauchula Elementary School and Bowling Green Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardee County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Hardee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hardee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauchula Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3141
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3141
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
North Wauchula Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1120 N Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2183
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2183
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Bowling Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4530 Church Ave
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 773-5471
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 773-5471
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3215 School House Rd
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 773-5473
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 773-5473
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 Us Highway 17 N
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2750
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Hardee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bowling Green Youth Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4705 Hwy 17 N
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2000
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Hardee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8p O Box 1678
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-905
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-905
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hardee County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hardee County, FL include Wauchula Elementary School, North Wauchula Elementary School and Bowling Green Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hardee County?
5 public preschools are located in Hardee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardee County?
Hardee County public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hardee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hardee County include: Zolfo Springs Elementary School vs. Wauchula Elementary School, North Wauchula Elementary School vs. Bowling Green Elementary School, Zolfo Springs Elementary School vs. Hilltop Elementary School
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