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Best Suwannee County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,968 students in Suwannee County, FL (there are 6 private schools, serving 546 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Suwannee County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Suwannee County, FL are Branford Elementary School, Suwannee Springcrest Elementary School and Suwannee Pineview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suwannee County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Suwannee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Suwannee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Branford Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26801 State Road 247
Branford, FL 32008
(386) 935-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1419 Walker Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Suwannee Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1748 S Ohio Ave
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Suwannee Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1625 Walker Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Community Base Service Students
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1740 Ohio Ave S
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Branford High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Reynolds St Ne
Branford, FL 32008
(386) 935-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Suwannee Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12
Rank: #88.
Suwannee Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1730 Walker Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Suwannee High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1314 Pine Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Suwannee Virtual School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Riveroak Technical College
Vocational School
415 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4200
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Suwannee Opportunity School
Alternative School
325 Pinewood Dr
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: 1-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Suwannee Virtual Instruction Program
305 Pinewood Dr Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Suwannee County, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Suwannee County, FL include Branford Elementary School, Suwannee Springcrest Elementary School and Suwannee Pineview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Suwannee County?
13 public schools are located in Suwannee County.
What percentage of students in Suwannee County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Suwannee County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Suwannee County?
Suwannee County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Suwannee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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