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Best Deland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,367 students in Deland, FL (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,134 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Deland, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Deland, FL are Citrus Grove Elementary School, Freedom Elementary School and George W. Marks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deland, 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 Deland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Deland, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Citrus Grove Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
729 Hazen Rd
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 626-0053
Gr: K-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1395 S Blue Lake Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 943-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
George W. Marks Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 N Garfield Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6630
Gr: K-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
605 W New Hampshire Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6815
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Deland, FL 32721
(386) 255-6475
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Woodward Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 S Woodward Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 740-7910
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Deland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N Hill Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6909
Gr: 9-12 | 2,936 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Blue Lake Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
282 N Blue Lake Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6760
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Deland Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Aquarius Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-5678
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Edith I. Starke Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
730 S Parsons Ave
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
Gr: PK | 37 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Pk Child Care Program
200 N Clara Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7190
Gr: PK | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Deland, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Deland, FL include Citrus Grove Elementary School, Freedom Elementary School and George W. Marks Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Deland?
12 public schools are located in Deland.
What percentage of students in Deland go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Deland are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Deland?
Deland public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Deland are often viewed compared to one another?

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