For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,493 students in 34653, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 34653, FL are Deer Park Elementary School, Cotee River Elementary School and Calusa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34653 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34653, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34653, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8636 Trouble Creek Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-8900
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Cotee River Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7515 Plathe Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3000
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Calusa Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7520 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3700
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
34653, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baycare Behavioral Health (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
8132 King Helie Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Gr: K-12
Mandala Treatment Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8005 King Helie Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 841-4447
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 841-4447
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
7650 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
7650 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 34653, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 34653, FL include Deer Park Elementary School, Cotee River Elementary School and Calusa Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 34653?
3 public preschools are located in 34653.
What is the racial composition of students in 34653?
34653 public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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