For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,958 students in Crystal River, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 49 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Crystal River, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crystal River, FL are Academy Of Environmental Science, Crystal River Primary School and Crystal River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crystal River, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Crystal River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Crystal River, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Environmental Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12695 W Fort Island Trl
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-8793
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-8793
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Crystal River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3195 Crystal River High Dr
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-4641
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-4641
Gr: 9-12 | 1,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Crystal River, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Crystal River, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Crystal River, FL include Academy Of Environmental Science, Crystal River Primary School and Crystal River Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Crystal River?
4 public schools are located in Crystal River.
What percentage of students in Crystal River go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Crystal River are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crystal River?
Crystal River public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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