For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 757 students in 32055, FL (there are , serving 53 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 32055, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32055, FL are Niblack Elementary School, Columbia Virtual Instruction Program and Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32055 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32055, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32055, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niblack Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
837 Ne Broadway Ave
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8200
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
372 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8020
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8020
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
372 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8053
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8053
Gr: 5-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Five Points Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Nw Johnson St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8230
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Nw Labonte Ln
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8296
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8296
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Prek Ese
Special Education School
444 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8049
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8049
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 40%
32055, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0372 W Duval Street
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-800
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-800
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Residential Services Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
444 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8049
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8049
Gr: 10-12
7443 Us Hwy 90 W
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 965-9256
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 965-9256
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32055, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32055, FL include Niblack Elementary School, Columbia Virtual Instruction Program and Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided).
How many public schools are located in 32055?
7 public schools are located in 32055.
What percentage of students in 32055 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 32055 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32055?
32055 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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