For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,536 students in 34601, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34601, FL are Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise, Brooksville Elementary School and Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 34601 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34601, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34601, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1070 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7013
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7013
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Brooksville Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
885 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7014
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7014
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.)
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
835 School St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 544-2373
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 544-2373
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Hernando Virtual Instruction
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7072
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7072
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Moton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7175 Emerson Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7065
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7065
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Hernando High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7015
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7015
Gr: 6-12 | 1,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
D. S. Parrott Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19220 Youth Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7075
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7075
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
919 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7000
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7000
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 34601, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34601, FL include Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise, Brooksville Elementary School and Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.).
How many public elementary schools are located in 34601?
8 public elementary schools are located in 34601.
What is the racial composition of students in 34601?
34601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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