For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,085 students in 32724, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 118 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 32724, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32724, FL are Freedom Elementary School, George W. Marks Elementary School and Deland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32724 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32724, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32724, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1395 S Blue Lake Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 943-7670
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 943-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
George W. Marks Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 N Garfield Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6630
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6630
Gr: K-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Deland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Hill Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6909
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6909
Gr: 9-12 | 2,936 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Blue Lake Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
282 N Blue Lake Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6760
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6760
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Deland Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Aquarius Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-5678
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-5678
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32724, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32724, FL include Freedom Elementary School, George W. Marks Elementary School and Deland High School.
How many public schools are located in 32724?
5 public schools are located in 32724.
What percentage of students in 32724 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 32724 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32724?
32724 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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