Best Gadsden County Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,591 students in Gadsden County, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gadsden County, FL are Gadsden Elementary Magnet School, Greensboro Elementary School and Gadsden Central Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gadsden County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gadsden County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Gadsden County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Providence Rd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-7557
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Greensboro Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
559 Greensboro Hwy
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 442-6327
Gr: PK-3 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Gadsden Central Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
655 South Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-7249
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #44.
Crossroad Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Strong Rd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-9626
Gr: PK-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Chattahoochee Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
335 Maple St
Chattahoochee, FL 32324
(850) 662-2080
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
George W. Munroe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1850 W King St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8800
Gr: PK-4 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Havana Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 Kemp Rd
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 662-2670
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
West Gadsden Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Providence Rd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 442-9500
Gr: 4-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
James A. Shanks Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 W King St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8737
Gr: 4-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Stewart Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
749 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-3145
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Carter Parramore Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
631 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Gr: 4-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
35 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Gr: K-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gadsden County, FL

Gadsden County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
613 Chattahoochee Street
Chattahoochee, FL 32324
(850) 663-4631
Gr: 6-12 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 92%
35 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Gr: PK
1046 4th St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
27001 Blue Star Hwy
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 662-2300
Gr: 8-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1260 N Main St
Chattahoochee, FL 32324
(850) 663-7246
Gr: 9-12
201 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8324
135 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-965
1131 Live Oak St Ste A
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 662-1240
Gr: K-5 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
706 M L King Blvd
Gretna, FL 32332
(850) 856-5249
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1210 Kemp Rd
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 662-2750
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
264 Carver Avenue
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 539-6437
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
631 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
50 Mine Road
Midway, FL 32343
(850) 575-5366
Gr: PK-3 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 84%
500 West King Street
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-7557
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
4463 Bainbridge Hwy
Quincy, FL 32352
(850) 627-3442
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gadsden County, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gadsden County, FL include Gadsden Elementary Magnet School, Greensboro Elementary School and Gadsden Central Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gadsden County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Gadsden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gadsden County?
Gadsden County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gadsden County are often viewed compared to one another?

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