For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 876 students in Bushnell, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bushnell, FL are Bushnell Elementary School, Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program and Sumter Prep Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bushnell, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bushnell have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bushnell, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bushnell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
218 W Flannery Ave
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3501
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3501
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Sumter Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 N West St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 568-1113
Gr: 1-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Sumter Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bushnell, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bushnell, FL include Bushnell Elementary School, Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program and Sumter Prep Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bushnell?
5 public elementary schools are located in Bushnell.
What is the racial composition of students in Bushnell?
Bushnell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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