Public schools in Sanford, FL
24 open public schools with an address in Sanford, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
24
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,382
24 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
3
10 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Sanford public schools
The federal directory lists 24 public schools in Sanford, FL: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 6 combined or other. The 24 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,382 students, an average of 641 per school. The largest campus is Seminole High School (3,807 students), and the largest elementary school is Bentley Elementary School (903).
Every listed school belongs to Seminole. 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 15.1:1, lower 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 charter schools, 10 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% 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 Sanford
Elementary schools in Sanford
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Elementary School Seminole | PK–05 | 903 | 14.8:1 | |
| Contracted Services Seminole · Special Education School | PK–05 | 4 | — | |
| Galileo School for Gifted Learning Seminole · Charter | KG–08 | 590 | 14.8:1 | |
| Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway Seminole · Charter | PK–08 | 804 | 16.1:1 | |
| Goldsboro Elementary Magnet Seminole · Magnet | PK–05 | 901 | 15.5:1 | |
| Hamilton Elementary School Seminole · Magnet | PK–05 | 671 | 13.4:1 | |
| Idyllwilde Elementary School Seminole · Magnet | PK–05 | 773 | 14.6:1 | |
| Midway Elementary School Seminole · Magnet | PK–05 | 789 | 14.9:1 | |
| Pine Crest Elementary School Seminole · Magnet | PK–05 | 714 | 12.8:1 | |
| Wicklow Elementary School Seminole · Magnet | PK–05 | 585 | 12.2:1 | |
| Wilson Elementary School Seminole | PK–05 | 896 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Sanford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Middle School Seminole · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,323 | 17:1 | |
| Sanford Middle School Seminole · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,385 | 17.8:1 |
High schools in Sanford
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crooms Academy of Information Technology Seminole · Magnet | 09–12 | 738 | 20.5:1 | |
| Elevation High School Seminole · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 246 | 41:1 | |
| John Polk Alternative School Seminole · Alternative School | 06–12 | 6 | — | |
| SCPS Consequence Unit Seminole · Alternative School | 06–12 | 25 | — | |
| Seminole High School Seminole · Magnet | 09–12 | 3,807 | 20.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sanford
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Homebound Program Seminole · Special Education School | PK–12 | 28 | — | |
| Journeys Academy Seminole · Alternative School | 01–12 | 90 | 6.9:1 | |
| SCPS Early Learning Center Seminole | PK–PK | 72 | — | |
| Seminole County Detention Center Seminole · Alternative School | 04–12 | 31 | — | |
| Seminole Virtual Instruction Program (Svip) Seminole · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Tapp Childcare Center Seminole | PK–PK | 1 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.9%
- Hispanic31.2%
- Black25.2%
- Asian12.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Sanford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,382 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sanford
How many public schools are in Sanford, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 24 open public schools with a location address in Sanford: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 6 combined or other. Together they reported 15,382 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sanford?
All listed public schools with an address in Sanford belong to Seminole. 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 Sanford?
Seminole High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sanford, with 3,807 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sanford?
Yes. 3 of the 24 public schools in Sanford are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Elevation High School, Galileo School for Gifted Learning, Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sanford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sanford public schools is 15.1:1, lower 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 Sanford 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