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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steinhatchee School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1209 Se 1st Ave
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
(352) 498-3304
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Green St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2530
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Lafayette St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2516
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
508 Aquanaldo Ave
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 223-5356
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
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Gr: K-2 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Bend Technical College Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3233 S Byron Butler Pkwy
Perry, FL 32348
(850) 838-2545
Perry, FL 32348
(850) 838-2545
Gr: 9-12
Taylor County Superintendent's Office Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0318 N Clark Street
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-250
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-250
Gr: 11 | 1 student
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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