24 schools in Sanford

Florida · Public K-12

24 public K-12 schools, 15,382 students, one city. That is the Sanford entry on the numbers, with a mix of 13 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high.

4-year change in Sanford

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

15,382

+3 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21

School count

+2 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Residents

63,730

all ages · ACS 5-yr

Students

15,382

public K-12 · NCES

Schools

public K-12

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
BENTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	903
CONTRACTED SERVICES	Elementary	PK-05	4
CROOMS ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	High	09-12	738
ELEVATION HIGH SCHOOL	High	09-12	246
GALILEO SCHOOL FOR GIFTED LEARNING	Elementary	KG-08	590
GALILEO SCHOOL FOR GIFTED LEARNING SKYWAY	Elementary	PK-08	804
GOLDSBORO ELEMENTARY MAGNET	Elementary	PK-05	901
HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	671
HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND PROGRAM	Combined	PK-12	28
IDYLLWILDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	773
JOHN POLK ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL	High	06-12	6
JOURNEYS ACADEMY	Combined	01-12	90
MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	789
MILLENNIUM MIDDLE SCHOOL	Middle	06-08	1,323
PINE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	714
SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL	Middle	06-08	1,385
SCPS CONSEQUENCE UNIT	High	06-12	25
SCPS EARLY LEARNING CENTER	Elementary	PK-PK	72
SEMINOLE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER	Combined	04-12	31
SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL	High	09-12	3,807
SEMINOLE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (SVIP)	Combined	KG-12	0
TAPP CHILDCARE CENTER	Elementary	PK-PK	1
WICKLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	585
WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	896

About Sanford

Sanford, Florida is home to 24 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 15,382 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.

In terms of grade levels, the city covers 13 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, and 4 other.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 15,379 students in SY 2020-21 versus 15,382 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 21 to 23 across the same 4-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Sanford discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Sanford, Florida?

There are 24 public K-12 schools in Sanford, with a combined enrollment of about 15,382.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Sanford?

Sanford has 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 4 combined-grade schools.

What is the largest public school in Sanford?

SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Sanford by enrollment, with approximately 3,807 students.

What school districts serve Sanford?

Sanford public schools are operated by SEMINOLE.

What grade levels do public schools in Sanford cover?

Public schools in Sanford serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Sanford?

3 of the 24 public schools in Sanford are charter schools.