Best 32640 Florida Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,214 students in 32640, FL.
The top ranked public schools in 32640, FL are Ochwilla Elementary School, Chester Shell Elementary School and Hawthorne Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32640 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32640, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32640, FL Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ochwilla Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
299 N State Road 21
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-0204
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Chester Shell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21633 Se 65th Ave
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1901
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Middle/high School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21403 Se 69th Ave
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 32640, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32640, FL include Ochwilla Elementary School, Chester Shell Elementary School and Hawthorne Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in 32640?
3 public schools are located in 32640.
What is the racial composition of students in 32640?
32640 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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