For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,233 students in 32720, FL (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,019 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 32720, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32720, FL are Citrus Grove Elementary School, Southwestern Middle School and Woodward Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32720 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32720, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32720, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Citrus Grove Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
729 Hazen Rd
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 626-0053
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 626-0053
Gr: K-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 W New Hampshire Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6815
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6815
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Woodward Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Woodward Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 740-7910
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 740-7910
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Edith I. Starke Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 S Parsons Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 943-7950
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 943-7950
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Related Services
Special Education School
200 N Clara Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7190
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7190
Gr: PK | 37 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32720, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32720, FL include Citrus Grove Elementary School, Southwestern Middle School and Woodward Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32720?
6 public schools are located in 32720.
What percentage of students in 32720 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 32720 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32720?
32720 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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