For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,005 students in Crystal River, FL (there are , serving 49 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Crystal River, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Crystal River, FL are Academy Of Environmental Science, Crystal River Primary School and Crystal River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crystal River, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Crystal River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Crystal River, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Environmental Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12695 W Fort Island Trl
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-8793
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-8793
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Crystal River Primary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8624 W Crystal St
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2211
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #33.
Crystal River Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
344 Ne Crystal St
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2116
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2116
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #44.
Crystal River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3195 Crystal River High Dr
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-4641
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-4641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,312 students
Crystal River, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12646 W Fort Island Tr.
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-4393
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-4393
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Crystal River, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Crystal River, FL include Academy Of Environmental Science, Crystal River Primary School and Crystal River Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Crystal River?
4 public schools are located in Crystal River.
What percentage of students in Crystal River go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Crystal River are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crystal River?
Crystal River public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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