For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,507 students in Gilchrist County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Gilchrist County, FL are Trenton Elementary School and Bell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilchrist County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Gilchrist County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gilchrist County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 Sw State Road 26
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3224
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3224
Grades: PK-5
| 837 students
Rank: #22.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2771 E Bell Ave
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3275
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3275
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Gilchrist County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gilchrist County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Gilchrist County, FL include Trenton Elementary School and Bell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gilchrist County?
2 public preschools are located in Gilchrist County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilchrist County?
Gilchrist County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gilchrist County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gilchrist County include: Bell Elementary School vs. Trenton Elementary School, Trenton Elementary School vs. Bell Elementary School
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