For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 325 students in Hosford, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 72 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Hosford, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hosford, FL are Hosford Elementary Junior High School and Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hosford, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hosford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hosford, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hosford Elementary Junior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16864 Ne Sr 65
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8480
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8480
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29841 Sw Liberty Wilderness Ca
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-3973
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-3973
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hosford, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Hosford, FL include Hosford Elementary Junior High School and Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy.
How many public schools are located in Hosford?
2 public schools are located in Hosford.
What percentage of students in Hosford go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Hosford are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hosford?
Hosford public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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