For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 599 students in Ponce De Leon, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Ponce De Leon, FL are Ponce De Leon Elementary School and Ponce De Leon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ponce De Leon, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Ponce De Leon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ponce De Leon, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponce De Leon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1473 Ammons Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4296
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4296
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ponce De Leon High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1477 Ammons Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4242
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4242
Gr: 6-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Ponce De Leon, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
West Florida Wilderness Insti. (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1912 Old Mt Zion Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 548-5524
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 548-5524
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ponce De Leon, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Ponce De Leon, FL include Ponce De Leon Elementary School and Ponce De Leon High School.
How many public schools are located in Ponce De Leon?
2 public schools are located in Ponce De Leon.
What is the racial composition of students in Ponce De Leon?
Ponce De Leon public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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