For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,904 students in Gilchrist County, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilchrist County, FL are Trenton Elementary School, Trenton High School and Bell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilchrist County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gilchrist County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Gilchrist County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 Sw State Road 26
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3224
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3224
Gr: PK-5 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Trenton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1013 N Main St
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3210
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3210
Gr: 6-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2771 E Bell Ave
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3275
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3275
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Bell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 S Main St
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3232
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Gr: K-12
Gilchrist County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Gr: K-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilchrist County, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilchrist County, FL include Trenton Elementary School, Trenton High School and Bell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gilchrist County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Gilchrist County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilchrist County?
Gilchrist County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gilchrist County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gilchrist County include: Bell High School vs. Trenton High School, Bell Elementary School vs. Trenton Elementary School, Trenton Elementary School vs. Bell Elementary School
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