For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 402 students in the neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg, FL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Melrose Mercy is Melrose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg, FL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1752 13th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg, FL include Melrose Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg?
the neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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