For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 909 students in Liberty County, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Liberty County, FL are Hosford Elementary Junior High School, W. R. Tolar K-8 School and Liberty Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Liberty 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 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Liberty County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Liberty County (2025-26)
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 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
W. R. Tolar K-8 School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14757 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2426
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2426
Gr: K-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12926 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Gr: 3-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Wilderness Crossroads
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29841 Sw Liberty Wilderness Ca
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8344
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8344
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29841 Sw Liberty Wilderness Ca
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 379-3973
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 379-3973
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
12926 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Gr: K-12
Liberty County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bristol Youth Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
12422 Nw Revell Rd
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-4600
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5p. O. Box 429
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-227
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-227
Liberty Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
12926 Nw Cr 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Liberty County, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Liberty County, FL include Hosford Elementary Junior High School, W. R. Tolar K-8 School and Liberty Virtual Franchise.
How many public elementary schools are located in Liberty County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Liberty County.
What is the racial composition of students in Liberty County?
Liberty County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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