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Best Desoto County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,027 students in Desoto County, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Desoto County, FL are Memorial Elementary School, West Elementary School and Nocatee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desoto County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Desoto County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Desoto County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
851 E Hickory St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0755
Gr: PK-5 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
304 W Imogene St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3155
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Nocatee Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4846 Sw Shores Ave
Nocatee, FL 34268
(863) 494-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Desoto Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
420 E Gibson St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4133
Gr: 6-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Desoto Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
318 N Wilson Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Reduced Services
Alternative School
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Gr: K-12 | 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Desoto County, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Desoto County, FL include Memorial Elementary School, West Elementary School and Nocatee Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Desoto County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Desoto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto County?
Desoto County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Desoto County are often viewed compared to one another?

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