For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,796 students in Gilchrist County, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 168 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Gilchrist County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Gilchrist County, FL are Trenton High School, Bell Elementary School and Gilchrist Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilchrist County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Gilchrist County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Gilchrist County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trenton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1013 N Main St
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3210
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3210
Grades: 6-12
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2771 E Bell Ave
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3275
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3275
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: #33.
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 Sw State Road 26
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3224
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3224
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #55.
Bell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 S Main St
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3232
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3232
Grades: 6-12
| 625 students
Rank: #66.
Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Grades: K-5
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Gilchrist County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gilchrist County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Gilchrist County, FL include Trenton High School, Bell Elementary School and Gilchrist Virtual Franchise.
How many public schools are located in Gilchrist County, FL?
7 public schools are located in Gilchrist County, FL.
What percentage of students in Gilchrist County, FL go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Gilchrist County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gilchrist County, FL?
Gilchrist County, FL public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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