Public schools in Live Oak, FL
11 open public schools with an address in Live Oak, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,493
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
3 virtual
An overview of Live Oak public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Live Oak, FL: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 5 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,493 students, an average of 408 per school. The largest campus is Suwannee High School (1,167 students), and the largest elementary school is Suwannee Riverside Elementary (901).
Every listed school belongs to Suwannee. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Live Oak
Elementary schools in Live Oak
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee Pineview Elementary Suwannee | PK–05 | 658 | 16.1:1 | |
| Suwannee Riverside Elementary Suwannee | PK–05 | 901 | 20.3:1 | |
| Suwannee Springcrest Elementary Suwannee | PK–05 | 615 | 17.1:1 |
Middle schools in Live Oak
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee Middle School Suwannee | 06–08 | 971 | 20.7:1 |
High schools in Live Oak
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riveroak Technical College Suwannee · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Suwannee High School Suwannee | 09–12 | 1,167 | 24.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Live Oak
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Base Service Students Suwannee · Alternative School | KG–12 | 17 | — | |
| Suwannee Opportunity School Suwannee · Alternative School | 01–12 | 66 | 13.2:1 | |
| Suwannee Virtual Franchise Suwannee · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Suwannee Virtual Instruction Program Suwannee · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Suwannee Virtual School Suwannee · Virtual | KG–12 | 98 | 19.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.6%
- Hispanic27.8%
- Black14.5%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Live Oak schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,493 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Live Oak
How many public schools are in Live Oak, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Live Oak: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 4,493 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Live Oak?
All listed public schools with an address in Live Oak belong to Suwannee. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Live Oak?
Suwannee High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Live Oak, with 1,167 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Live Oak?
No school with an address in Live Oak is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Florida.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Live Oak schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Live Oak public schools is 18.4:1, higher than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Live Oak guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities