For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 940 students in 32401, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 32401, FL are St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace, Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School and Margaret K. Lewis In Millville. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 32401 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32401, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32401, FL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2010 W 12th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Cherry St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1480
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1480
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Margaret K. Lewis In Millville
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 N East Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1792
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1792
Gr: PK-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Student Education
Special Education School
1311 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4100
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4100
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
1025 Redwood Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1610
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1610
Gr: PK-3 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
32401, Florida ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A. D. Harris High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
819 E 11th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4590
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4590
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Bay County Sheriff's Boot Camp High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
0456 E 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-733
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-733
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Bay County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
01311 Balboa Avenue
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-770
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-770
C C Washington Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
924 Bay Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-5576
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-5576
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
608 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-3776
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-3776
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
203 N East Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4765
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4765
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
2010 W 12th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4565
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4565
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Oscar Patterson Elementary Magnet (Closed 2020)
Magnet School
1025 Redwood Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4675
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4675
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Panama City Marine Institute (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
200 E Beach Dr
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4715
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4715
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 44%
520 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4575
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4575
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 32401, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 32401, FL include St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace, Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School and Margaret K. Lewis In Millville.
How many public preschools are located in 32401?
5 public preschools are located in 32401.
What is the racial composition of students in 32401?
32401 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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