The Villages Charter Schools is a state-operated charter school in The Villages CDP in unincorporated Sumter County, Florida, United States. Children are eligible to attend the school if either of their parents work for The Villages. The school is located on several campuses. The administration is located at.
Serving 4,062 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Villages Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 4,062 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Villages Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Villages Charter School's student population of 4,062 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 295 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
4,062 students
Total Classroom Teachers
295 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Villages Charter School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Villages Charter School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
17%
38%
Black
6%
21%
White
65%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buffalo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Villages Charter School's ranking?
Villages Charter School is ranked #281 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Villages Charter School often compared to?
Villages Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildwood Middle/ High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Villages Charter School?
The graduation rate of Villages Charter School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Villages Charter School?
4,062 students attend Villages Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Villages Charter School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Villages Charter School?
Villages Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Villages Charter School offer ?
Villages Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Villages Charter School part of?
Villages Charter School is part of Sumter School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Arrogant Bullies in my experience run this school, this School violates all state and federal law when it comes to IDEA 504 Title ll, they claim they have no resource rooms when they do but only for the Villages teachers and corp employees children. I know many families that this school has hurt, someone needs to start a class action law suit. The claim being rated one of the best schools around. But when you get to pick the laws that you want to follow and get the best kids, and get rid of below average or learning disabled children.
I guess you would have to be rated better then other schools. The school district is in on it also. Very nice campus. Cult like atmosphere. High teacher turn over. They like to hold kids back, they will spend more money fighting you to keep your kid out if they don't want you there then it would just to educate your child the right way under the law. Arrogant bullies would be the best term to describe the admin at the school. 30 years behind the time . You will have 3 to 4 hours of homework. You get to teach your kids at home. No lockers so your kids will carry heavy books around all day. They will have back problems by the end of the year.if you are not a teacher or village corp employee top level your kids will get
no chance at scholarships and accolades that is reserved for teacher and level one village employees kids. thry have no tablets or high tech equipment giving to the for use. But expect your to have it. Everyone running around scared to say anything the hold your job over you head to get their way. I could go on for hours about this school with not much good to say in my experience.
2 10/10/2025
This school is rated so well, because they kick out any one they want for any reason. Kid having trouble with math? Out you go. Can't have those test scores drop. Your kid have a learning disability? Out they go too. They kicked a kindergarten child out of the school in the first month for "behavior issues." You tell me what kindergartener doesn't have trouble sitting still for the first few weeks of class.A terrible dissapointment, and administration is useless. They provide no help or support.Enroll your children at youth own risk.
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