For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,214 students in 32640, FL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 32640 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 32640, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32640, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ochwilla Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
299 N State Road 21
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-0204
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-0204
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Shell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21633 Se 65th Ave
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1901
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1901
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Middle/high School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21403 Se 69th Ave
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1900
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 492 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 32640, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 32640, FL include Ochwilla Elementary School, Chester Shell Elementary School and Hawthorne Middle/high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 32640?
3 public elementary schools are located in 32640.
What is the racial composition of students in 32640?
32640 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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