For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,618 students in Levy County, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 280 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Levy County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Levy County, FL are Cedar Key High School, Williston Elementary School and Bronson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Levy County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Levy County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Levy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Key High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
951 Whiddon Ave
Cedar Key, FL 32625
(352) 543-5223
Cedar Key, FL 32625
(352) 543-5223
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Williston Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 S Main St
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-6030
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-6030
Gr: 3-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Bronson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Ishie Ave
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5281
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5281
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Whispering Winds Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2481 Nw Old Fannin Rd
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-5799
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-5799
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Chiefland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Nw 4th Ave
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6040
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Yankeetown School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Highway 40 W
Yankeetown, FL 34498
(352) 447-2372
Yankeetown, FL 34498
(352) 447-2372
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Chiefland Middle High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
808 N Main St
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6000
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6000
Gr: 6-12 | 830 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Nature Coast Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6830 Nw 140th St
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-0700
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-0700
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Williston Middle High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Sw 12 Ave
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-3542
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-3542
Gr: 6-12 | 1,126 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Bronson Middle/high School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
351 Ishie Ave
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5261
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5261
Gr: 6-12 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
130 Sw 3rd St
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-3341
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-3341
Gr: PK-2 | 650 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
480 Marshburn Dr
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students
480 Mashburn Dr
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Gr: K-12
Levy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
811 Nw 4th Dr
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6025
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6025
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Forestry Youth Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
14251 Se Glass Rd
Inglis, FL 34449
(352) 465-8533
Inglis, FL 34449
(352) 465-8533
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Levy County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1p.o. Drawer 129
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-523
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-523
Levy Learning Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
320 Mongo St
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5388
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5388
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 52%
480 Marshburn Dr
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 39%
New Hope Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
P. O. Box 2102
Chiefland, FL 32644
(352) 490-6690
Chiefland, FL 32644
(352) 490-6690
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Summit Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1 Eagle Drive
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5388
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5388
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
20550 Ne 42nd Pl
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-2941
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-2941
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Levy County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Levy County, FL include Cedar Key High School, Williston Elementary School and Bronson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Levy County?
15 public schools are located in Levy County.
What percentage of students in Levy County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Levy County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Levy County?
Levy County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Levy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Levy County include: Bronson Middle/high School vs. Williston Middle High School, Whispering Winds Charter School vs. Chiefland Elementary School, Yankeetown School vs. Williston Elementary School
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