For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 7,415 students in Citrus County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Citrus County, FL are Rock Crusher Elementary School, Forest Ridge Elementary School and Lecanto Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Citrus County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Citrus County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Citrus County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Crusher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
814 S Rock Crusher Rd
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 795-2010
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 795-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2927 N Forest Ridge Blvd
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 527-1808
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 527-1808
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #33.
Lecanto Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3790 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2220
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2220
Grades: PK-5
| 820 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 Pleasant Grove Rd
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 637-4400
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 637-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #55.
Homosassa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10935 W Yulee Dr
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 628-2953
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 628-2953
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #66.
Floral City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8457 E Marvin St
Floral City, FL 34436
(352) 726-1554
Floral City, FL 34436
(352) 726-1554
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Inverness Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 S Line Ave
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2632
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2632
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #88.
Central Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 W Citrus Springs Blvd
Dunnellon, FL 34434
(352) 344-3833
Dunnellon, FL 34434
(352) 344-3833
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #99.
Citrus Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3570 W Century Blvd
Dunnellon, FL 34433
(352) 344-4079
Dunnellon, FL 34433
(352) 344-4079
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #1010.
Hernando Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2975 E Trailblazer Ln
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 726-1833
Hernando, FL 34442
(352) 726-1833
Grades: PK-5
| 813 students
Rank: #1111.
Crystal River Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8624 W Crystal St
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2211
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: #1212.
Crest School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 S Panther Pride Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Grades: PK-12
| 111 students
Citrus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2804 W Marc Knighton Ct
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Grades: 4-12
| 40 students
Citrus County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11007 W Main Street
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-193
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-193
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Citrus Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologies High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3612 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Grades: 8-12
| 87 students
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Ewes - E-nini-hassee Camp (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7027 E Stage Coach Trl
Floral City, FL 34436
(727) 461-2990
Floral City, FL 34436
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
The Horizon Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1201 West Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
12646 W Fort Island Tr.
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-4393
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-4393
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3238 South Lecanto Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Citrus County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Citrus County, FL include Rock Crusher Elementary School, Forest Ridge Elementary School and Lecanto Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Citrus County?
12 public preschools are located in Citrus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Citrus County?
Citrus County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Citrus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Citrus County include: Inverness Primary School vs. Hernando Elementary School, Floral City Elementary School vs. Hernando Elementary School, Hernando Elementary School vs. Inverness Primary School
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