For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,895 students in Inverness, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 460 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Inverness, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Inverness, FL are Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Inverness Primary School and Citrus Eschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inverness, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Inverness have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Inverness, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 Pleasant Grove Rd
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 637-4400
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 637-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #22.
Inverness Primary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 S Line Ave
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2632
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2632
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #33.
Citrus Eschool
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1007 West Main Street
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Rank: #44.
Inverness Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Highway 41 N
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1471
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1471
Grades: 6-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #55.
Citrus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Highland Blvd
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2241
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2241
Grades: 9-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: n/an/a
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Withlacoochee Technical College
Vocational School
1201 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Inverness, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Citrus County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11007 W Main Street
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-193
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-193
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Grades: 6-12
| 174 students
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
The Horizon Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1201 West Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Inverness, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Inverness, FL include Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Inverness Primary School and Citrus Eschool.
How many public schools are located in Inverness?
7 public schools are located in Inverness.
What percentage of students in Inverness go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Inverness are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Inverness?
Inverness public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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