For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,882 students in Bushnell, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Bushnell, FL are Bushnell Elementary School, Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program and South Sumter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bushnell, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Bushnell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bushnell, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bushnell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
218 W Flannery Ave
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3501
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3501
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2680 Wc 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
South Sumter High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
706 N Main St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
Gr: 6-12 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Sumter Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 N. West St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Gr: 1-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Sumter Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2680 Wc 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Gr: PK-12
Bushnell, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Minority enrollment: 47%
2680 West County Road 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Gr: K-12
West Street School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
709 N West St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bushnell, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Bushnell, FL include Bushnell Elementary School, Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program and South Sumter High School.
How many public schools are located in Bushnell?
6 public schools are located in Bushnell.
What is the racial composition of students in Bushnell?
Bushnell public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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