For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,912 students in Sumter County, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Sumter County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Sumter County, FL are Villages Charter School, Bushnell Elementary School and Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumter County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Sumter County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sumter County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Villages Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
350 Tatonka Terrace
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-2350
Grades: PK-12
| 3,346 students
Rank: #22.
Bushnell Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
218 W Flannery Ave
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3501
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
790 Cr 482n
Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
(352) 793-1093
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
349 S Market Blvd
Webster, FL 33597
(352) 793-2828
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #55.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Huey St
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-3353
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Rank: #66.
South Sumter Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
773 Nw 10th Ave
Webster, FL 33597
(352) 793-2232
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #77.
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2680 Wc 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: #88.
South Sumter High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
706 N Main St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
Grades: 8-12
| 991 students
Rank: #99.
Wildwood Middle/ High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Huey St
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-1314
Grades: 6-12
| 842 students
Rank: #1010.
Sumter Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Cleveland Ave
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-1510
Grades: 1-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1111.
Sumter Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2680 Wc 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sumter County, FL
Sumter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Alternatives North (Closed 2010)
407 St Clair St
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-5777
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
North Sumter Primary School (Closed 2010)
104 N Warfield Ave
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-2081
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Sumter County Adult Center (Closed 2021)
1425 Cr 526a
Sumterville, FL 33585
(352) 793-5719
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Cleveland St
Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 748-1510
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Sumter Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) (Closed 2021)
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Sumter Virtual Program (Closed 2021)
2680 West County Road 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
The Villages Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
251 Buffalo Trail
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-3777
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Villages Charter Middle School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
450 Village Campus Circle
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-0044
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
West Street School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
709 N West St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sumter County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Sumter County, FL include Villages Charter School, Bushnell Elementary School and Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sumter County, FL?
12 public schools are located in Sumter County, FL.
What percentage of students in Sumter County, FL go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Sumter County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County, FL?
Sumter County, FL public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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