For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,493 students in 34653, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 34653, FL are Deer Park Elementary School, Cotee River Elementary School and Calusa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 34653 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34653, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34653, FL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8636 Trouble Creek Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-8900
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Cotee River Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7515 Plathe Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3000
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Calusa Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7520 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3700
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
34653, Florida ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7825 Campus Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Baycare Behavioral Health (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
8132 King Helie Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Mandala Treatment Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8005 King Helie Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 841-4447
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 841-4447
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
7650 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7650 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 34653, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 34653, FL include Deer Park Elementary School, Cotee River Elementary School and Calusa Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 34653?
3 public preschools are located in 34653.
What is the racial composition of students in 34653?
34653 public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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