For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 456 students in Old Town, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 75 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Old Town, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in Old Town, FL is Old Town Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Old Town, FL public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Old Town have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Old Town, FL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Town Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 Se 136th Ave
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 541-6253
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 541-6253
Grades: PK-4
| 456 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Old Town, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Old Town, FL include Old Town Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Old Town?
1 public schools are located in Old Town.
What percentage of students in Old Town go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Old Town are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Old Town?
Old Town public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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