For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,494 students in Parrish, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Parrish, FL are Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School, Barbara A Harvey Elementary School and Parrish Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parrish, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Parrish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Parrish, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3404 Fort Hamer Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-4040
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8610 115th Ave E
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9340
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9340
Gr: K-5 | 1,356 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Parrish Community High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11601 Erie Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9330
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9330
Gr: 9-12 | 2,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Parrish Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8605 Erie Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 545-6380
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 545-6380
Gr: K-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
North River Charter Academy Inc
Charter School
13000 Cr 675
Parrish, FL 34219
(954) 347-1540
Parrish, FL 34219
(954) 347-1540
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Parrish, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Parrish, FL include Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School, Barbara A Harvey Elementary School and Parrish Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Parrish?
5 public schools are located in Parrish.
What is the racial composition of students in Parrish?
Parrish public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Parrish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Parrish include: Barbara A Harvey Elementary School vs. Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School, Barbara A Harvey Elementary School vs. Parrish Charter Academy
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