For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 11,213 students in Citrus County, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Citrus County, FL are Rock Crusher Elementary School, Forest Ridge Elementary School and Homosassa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Citrus County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Citrus County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Citrus County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Crusher Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
814 S Rock Crusher Rd
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 795-2010
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 795-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Forest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2927 N Forest Ridge Blvd
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 527-1808
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 527-1808
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Homosassa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10935 W Yulee Dr
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 628-2953
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 628-2953
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 Pleasant Grove Rd
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 637-4400
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 637-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Lecanto Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2050
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Hernando Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2975 E Trailblazer Ln
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 726-1833
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 726-1833
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Floral City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8457 E Marvin St
Floral City, FL 34436
(352) 726-1554
Floral City, FL 34436
(352) 726-1554
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Crystal River Primary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8624 W Crystal St
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2211
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Citrus Springs Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 W Citrus Springs Blvd
Dunnellon, FL 34434
(352) 344-2244
Dunnellon, FL 34434
(352) 344-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Inverness Primary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 S Line Ave
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2632
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2632
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Lecanto Primary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3790 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2220
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Central Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 W Citrus Springs Blvd
Dunnellon, FL 34434
(352) 344-3833
Dunnellon, FL 34434
(352) 344-3833
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1313.
Camp E-nini Hassee
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7027 E Stagecoach Tr
Floral City, FL 34436
(888) 726-3883
Floral City, FL 34436
(888) 726-3883
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Citrus Springs Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3570 W Century Blvd
Dunnellon, FL 34433
(352) 344-4079
Dunnellon, FL 34433
(352) 344-4079
Gr: PK-5 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Crystal River Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
344 Ne Crystal St
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2116
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2116
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Inverness Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Highway 41 N
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1471
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1471
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1717.
Citrus Eschool
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1919.
Crest School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 S Panther Pride Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Srmi Renaissance Center
Alternative School
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-4567
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-4567
Gr: 4-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Citrus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2804 W Marc Knighton Ct
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Gr: 4-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Citrus County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11007 W Main Street
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-193
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-193
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
3612 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Gr: 8-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 23%
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: K-12
Ewes - E-nini-hassee Camp (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7027 E Stage Coach Trl
Floral City, FL 34436
(727) 461-2990
Floral City, FL 34436
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 14%
The Horizon Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1201 West Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 15%
3238 South Lecanto Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Citrus County, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Citrus County, FL include Rock Crusher Elementary School, Forest Ridge Elementary School and Homosassa Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Citrus County?
22 public elementary schools are located in Citrus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Citrus County?
Citrus County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Citrus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Citrus County include: Inverness Primary School vs. Hernando Elementary School, Citrus Springs Elementary School vs. Central Ridge Elementary School, Hernando Elementary School vs. Inverness Primary School
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