For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 2,748 students in Odessa, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Odessa, FL are Hammond Elementary School and Starkey Ranch K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Odessa, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Odessa have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Odessa, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hammond Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8008 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-5120
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-5120
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
Starkey Ranch K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12200 Lake Blanche Drive
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 794-2000
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 794-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 2,040 students
Odessa, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8282 North Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Odessa, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Odessa, FL include Hammond Elementary School and Starkey Ranch K-8.
How many public preschools are located in Odessa?
2 public preschools are located in Odessa.
What is the racial composition of students in Odessa?
Odessa public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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