For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,757 students in 32025, FL (there are 5 private schools, serving 394 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 32025, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32025, FL are Eastside Elementary School, Summers Elementary School and Richardson Sixth Grade Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32025 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32025, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32025, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
256 Se Beech St
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8220
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Summers Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1388 Sw Mcfarlane Ave
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8250
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
646 Se Pennsylvania St
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8130
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8130
Gr: 6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Lake City Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
843 Sw Arlington Blvd
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 758-4800
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 758-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Melrose Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Se Putnam St
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8260
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8260
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Columbia High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
469 Se Fighting Tiger Dr
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8080
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,711 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32025, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32025, FL include Eastside Elementary School, Summers Elementary School and Richardson Sixth Grade Academy.
How many public schools are located in 32025?
6 public schools are located in 32025.
What percentage of students in 32025 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 32025 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32025?
32025 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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