For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,237 students in Hendry County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Hendry County, FL are Central Elementary School, West Glades School and Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hendry County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Hendry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Hendry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S Deane Duff Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1550
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1550
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
West Glades School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2586 County Road 731
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 675-3490
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 675-3490
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Arroyo Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1570
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1570
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Arroyo Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1560
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1560
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
280 N Main St
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 612-0750
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 612-0750
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #66.
Country Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2052 Nw Eucalyptus Blvd
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4140
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4140
Grades: PK-5
| 908 students
Rank: #77.
Labelle Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4150
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
County Wide Exceptional Student Education
Special Education School
300 W Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4166
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4166
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
225 N Hacienda
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 674-4108
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 674-4108
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Hendry County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 61, Box 40
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-6348
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-6348
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
475 E Osceola Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1578
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1578
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hendry County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2p.o. Box 1980
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-464
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-464
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P.o. Box 1980
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 674-4555
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 674-4555
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
1100 Forestry Division Rd
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 674-4118
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 674-4118
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hendry County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Hendry County, FL include Central Elementary School, West Glades School and Westside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hendry County?
10 public preschools are located in Hendry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hendry County?
Hendry County public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hendry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hendry County include: Central Elementary School vs. Eastside Elementary School, West Glades School vs. Labelle Elementary School, Westside Elementary School vs. Eastside Elementary School
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