For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,056 students in the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Childs Park are Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School and Fairmount Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 37th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 552-1703
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 552-1703
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
Fairmount Park Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
575 41st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-2132
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-2132
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg, FL include Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School and Fairmount Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg?
the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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