Top 10 Best Citrus County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 7,053 students in Citrus County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Citrus County, FL are Rock Crusher Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Forest Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Citrus County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Citrus County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Citrus County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Crusher Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
814 S Rock Crusher Rd
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 795-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
630 Pleasant Grove Rd
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 637-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2927 N Forest Ridge Blvd
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 527-1808
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: #44.
Inverness Primary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
206 S Line Ave
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2632
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #55.
Lecanto Primary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3790 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2220
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #66.
Homosassa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10935 W Yulee Dr
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 628-2953
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
Crystal River Primary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8624 W Crystal St
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #88.
Citrus Springs Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3570 W Century Blvd
Dunnellon, FL 34433
(352) 344-4079
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #99.
Floral City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8457 E Marvin St
Floral City, FL 34436
(352) 726-1554
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1010.
Hernando Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2975 E Trailblazer Ln
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 726-1833
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
185 W Citrus Springs Blvd
Dunnellon, FL 34434
(352) 344-3833
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: #1212.
Crest School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 S Panther Pride Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Grades: PK-12
| 104 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Citrus County, FL

Citrus County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2804 W Marc Knighton Ct
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Grades: 4-12
| 40 students
11007 W Main Street
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-193
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3612 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Grades: 8-12
| 87 students
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
7027 E Stage Coach Trl
Floral City, FL 34436
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
1201 West Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
12646 W Fort Island Tr.
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-4393
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3238 South Lecanto Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Citrus County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Citrus County, FL include Rock Crusher Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Forest Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Citrus County, FL?
12 public preschools are located in Citrus County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Citrus County, FL?
Citrus County, FL public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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