For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,919 students in Cantonment, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Cantonment, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Cantonment, FL are Kingsfield Elementary School, Jim Allen Elementary School and Ransom Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cantonment, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Cantonment have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cantonment, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingsfield Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 W Kingsfield Rd
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-5200
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 931 students
Rank: #22.
Jim Allen Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1051 N Highway 95a
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-2260
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-2260
Grades: PK-5
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
Ransom Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 W Kingsfield Rd
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-2220
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-2220
Grades: 6-8
| 1,198 students
Rank: #44.
J. M. Tate Senior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1771 Tate Rd
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-2300
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,156 students
Cantonment, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
648 Muscogee Rd
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-2280
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-2280
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cantonment, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Cantonment, FL include Kingsfield Elementary School, Jim Allen Elementary School and Ransom Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cantonment?
4 public schools are located in Cantonment.
What percentage of students in Cantonment go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Cantonment are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cantonment?
Cantonment public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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