For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,286 students in Williston, FL (there are , serving 199 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Williston, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Williston, FL are Williston Elementary School and Williston Middle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williston, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Williston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Williston, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williston Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 S Main St
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-6030
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-6030
Grades: 3-5
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Williston Middle High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Sw 12 Ave
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-3542
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-3542
Grades: 6-12
| 1,126 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 Sw 3rd St
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-3341
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-3341
Grades: PK-2
| 650 students
Williston, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20550 Ne 42nd Pl
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-2941
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-2941
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Williston, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Williston, FL include Williston Elementary School and Williston Middle High School.
How many public schools are located in Williston?
3 public schools are located in Williston.
What percentage of students in Williston go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Williston are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williston?
Williston public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Williston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Williston include: Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School vs. Williston Elementary School, Williston Elementary School vs. Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School
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