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Top 5 Best Bushnell Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,882 students in Bushnell, FL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bushnell have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Bushnell, FL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bushnell Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
218 W Flannery Ave
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3501
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #22.
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2680 Wc 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
South Sumter High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
706 N Main St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
Grades: 6-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #44.
Sumter Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
709 N. West St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Grades: 1-12
| 90 students
Rank: #55.
Sumter Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2680 Wc 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bushnell, Florida

Bushnell, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
2680 West County Road 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
West Street School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
709 N West St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bushnell, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bushnell, FL include Bushnell Elementary School, Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program and South Sumter High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bushnell?
6 public elementary schools are located in Bushnell.
What is the racial composition of students in Bushnell?
Bushnell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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