For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,927 students in Taylor County, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, FL are Steinhatchee School, Taylor County Middle School and Taylor County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Taylor County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steinhatchee School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1209 Se 1st Ave
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
(352) 498-3304
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
(352) 498-3304
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Lafayette St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2516
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2516
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
Taylor County Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Green St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2530
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2530
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Taylor County Accelerated School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
508 Aquanaldo Ave
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 223-5356
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 223-5356
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Howard St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Grades: K-2
| 635 students
Taylor County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Big Bend Technical College Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3233 S Byron Butler Pkwy
Perry, FL 32348
(850) 838-2545
Perry, FL 32348
(850) 838-2545
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Taylor County Superintendent's Office Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0318 N Clark Street
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-250
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-250
Grades: 11
| 1 students
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, FL include Steinhatchee School, Taylor County Middle School and Taylor County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taylor County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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