For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,825 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 59% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Bushnell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bushnell, FL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bushnell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
218 W Flannery Ave
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3501
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3501
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #22.
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2680 Wc 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
South Sumter High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
706 N Main St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
Grades: 7-12
| 1,045 students
Rank: #44.
Sumter Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(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
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Bushnell, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
2680 West County Road 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
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
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
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?
5 public schools are located in Bushnell.
What is the racial composition of students in Bushnell?
Bushnell public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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