For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,578 students in Crystal River, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crystal River, FL are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crystal River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Crystal River, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 elementary schools in Crystal River, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crystal River, FL include Crystal River Primary School and Crystal River Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crystal River?
2 public elementary schools are located in Crystal River.
What is the racial composition of students in Crystal River?
Crystal River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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