For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,702 students in Ruskin, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Ruskin, FL are Thompson Elementary School, Ruskin Elementary School and South County Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruskin, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Ruskin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ruskin, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 938-1203
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 938-1203
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E College Ave
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5177
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5177
Grades: PK-5
| 790 students
Rank: #33.
South County Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Ruskin, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2342 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Teen Parent South (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ruskin, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Ruskin, FL include Thompson Elementary School, Ruskin Elementary School and South County Career Center.
How many public preschools are located in Ruskin?
3 public preschools are located in Ruskin.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruskin?
Ruskin public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Ruskin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ruskin include: Ruskin Elementary School vs. Thompson Elementary School, Thompson Elementary School vs. Ruskin Elementary School
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