Best Taylor County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,927 students in Taylor County, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, FL are Steinhatchee School, Taylor County Elementary School and Taylor County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Taylor County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steinhatchee School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1209 Se 1st Ave
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
(352) 498-3304
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Taylor County Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Green St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2530
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 E Lafayette St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2516
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Taylor County Accelerated School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
508 Aquanaldo Ave
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 223-5356
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Howard St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Gr: K-2 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Taylor County, FL

Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3233 S Byron Butler Pkwy
Perry, FL 32348
(850) 838-2545
Gr: 9-12
0318 N Clark Street
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-250
Gr: 11 | 1 student
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Gr: K-12
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, FL include Steinhatchee School, Taylor County Elementary School and Taylor County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taylor County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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