For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,763 students in 32626, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in 32626, FL are Whispering Winds Charter School, Chiefland Elementary School and Chiefland Middle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32626 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32626, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32626, FL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whispering Winds Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2481 Nw Old Fannin Rd
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-5799
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-5799
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Chiefland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Nw 4th Ave
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6040
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Chiefland Middle High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
808 N Main St
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6000
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6000
Gr: 6-12 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Nature Coast Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6830 Nw 140th St
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-0700
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-0700
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
32626, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
811 Nw 4th Dr
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6025
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6025
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32626, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32626, FL include Whispering Winds Charter School, Chiefland Elementary School and Chiefland Middle High School.
How many public schools are located in 32626?
4 public schools are located in 32626.
What is the racial composition of students in 32626?
32626 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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