For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,521 students in Hernando, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Hernando, FL are Forest Ridge Elementary School and Hernando Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hernando, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hernando have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hernando, FL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2927 N Forest Ridge Blvd
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 527-1808
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 527-1808
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
Hernando Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2975 E Trailblazer Ln
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 726-1833
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 726-1833
Grades: PK-5
| 813 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hernando, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Hernando, FL include Forest Ridge Elementary School and Hernando Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hernando?
2 public schools are located in Hernando.
What is the racial composition of students in Hernando?
Hernando public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
5 Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Excel in Public Schools
Learn about five ways you can work with your child's public school, teachers, and special programs to help your autistic child succeed academically.
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.