For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,274 students in Williston, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 209 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Williston, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
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 44% (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 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Williston, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 3-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Williston Middle High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Robert Pgilpot Way
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-3542
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-3542
Gr: 6-12 | 1,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
130 Sw 3rd St
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-3341
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-3341
Gr: PK-2 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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?
91% of all K-12 students in Williston are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williston?
Williston public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (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, Williston Elementary School vs. Williston Middle High School
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