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Best Vero Beach Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,070 students in Vero Beach, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Vero Beach, FL are Indian River Academy, Glendale Elementary School and Vero Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vero Beach, 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 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Vero Beach have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Vero Beach, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian River Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 20th St Sw
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-3390
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4940 8th St
Vero Beach, FL 32968
(772) 978-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Vero Beach Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1770 12th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Dodgertown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4350 43rd Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Student Education
Special Education School
1426 19th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-5944
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 45%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Vero Beach, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Indian River Academy (Closed 2023)
3300 43rd Avenue Suite 2
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 567-0181
Gr: K-5 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Indian River County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
01990 25th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-315
Indian River Virtual Course Offerings Elementary School (Closed 2023)
6500 57th St
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-3045
Gr: 9-12
Technical Center For Careeer & Adult Education (Closed 2004)
1426 19th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-4970
Thompson Lifelong Learning Center (Closed 2013)
1110 18th Ave Sw
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-3240
Gr: PK | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Vero Beach, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Vero Beach, FL include Indian River Academy, Glendale Elementary School and Vero Beach Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Vero Beach?
5 public preschools are located in Vero Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Vero Beach?
Vero Beach public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Vero Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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