For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,725 students in Inverness, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 382 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Inverness, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Inverness, FL are Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Inverness Primary School and Inverness Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inverness, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Inverness have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Inverness, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Grove Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Inverness Primary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 S Line Ave
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2632
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2632
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Inverness Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Highway 41 N
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1471
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1471
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Citrus Eschool
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Citrus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Highland Blvd
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2241
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-2241
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
1007 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1931
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Withlacoochee Technical College
Vocational School
1201 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students
Inverness, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Horizon Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1201 West Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-2430
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Inverness, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Inverness, FL include Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Inverness Primary School and Inverness Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Inverness?
7 public schools are located in Inverness.
What percentage of students in Inverness go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Inverness are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Inverness?
Inverness public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Inverness are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Inverness include: Pleasant Grove Elementary School vs. Inverness Primary School
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