For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 531 students in Port Saint Joe, FL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Port Saint Joe, FL is Port St. Joe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Saint Joe, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Port Saint Joe have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Port Saint Joe, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port St. Joe Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2201 Long Ave
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1221
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1221
Gr: PK-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Prek Ese
Special Education School
150 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6940
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6940
Gr: PK-7 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Port Saint Joe, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gulf County Superintendent's Office Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6150 Middle School Road
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-825
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-825
Gr: PK | 2 students
191 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-3211
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-3211
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Port Saint Joe, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Port Saint Joe, FL include Port St. Joe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Port Saint Joe?
2 public preschools are located in Port Saint Joe.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Saint Joe?
Port Saint Joe public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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