For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 7,437 students in Citrus County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Citrus County, FL are Rock Crusher Elementary School, Forest Ridge Elementary School and Homosassa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Citrus County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Citrus County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Citrus County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Crusher Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
814 S Rock Crusher Rd
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 795-2010
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 795-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Forest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2927 N Forest Ridge Blvd
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 527-1808
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 527-1808
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Homosassa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10935 W Yulee Dr
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 628-2953
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 628-2953
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 Pleasant Grove Rd
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 637-4400
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 637-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Hernando Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2975 E Trailblazer Ln
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 726-1833
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 726-1833
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Floral City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8457 E Marvin St
Floral City, FL 34436
(352) 726-1554
Floral City, FL 34436
(352) 726-1554
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Crystal River Primary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8624 W Crystal St
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2211
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Inverness Primary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 S Line Ave
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2632
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2632
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Lecanto Primary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3790 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2220
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Central Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 W Citrus Springs Blvd
Dunnellon, FL 34434
(352) 344-3833
Dunnellon, FL 34434
(352) 344-3833
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Citrus Springs Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3570 W Century Blvd
Dunnellon, FL 34433
(352) 344-4079
Dunnellon, FL 34433
(352) 344-4079
Gr: PK-5 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Crest School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 S Panther Pride Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Citrus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2804 W Marc Knighton Ct
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Gr: 4-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Citrus County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11007 W Main Street
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-193
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-193
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
3612 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Gr: 8-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 23%
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: K-12
Ewes - E-nini-hassee Camp (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7027 E Stage Coach Trl
Floral City, FL 34436
(727) 461-2990
Floral City, FL 34436
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 14%
The Horizon Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1201 West Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 15%
3238 South Lecanto Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Citrus County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Citrus County, FL include Rock Crusher Elementary School, Forest Ridge Elementary School and Homosassa Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Citrus County?
12 public preschools are located in Citrus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Citrus County?
Citrus County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Citrus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Citrus County include: Inverness Primary School vs. Hernando Elementary School, Hernando Elementary School vs. Inverness Primary School, Floral City Elementary School vs. Hernando Elementary School
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