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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.

7-year change in Sanford

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
15,382
+737 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
23
+4 (+21%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
26%
was 35%
% Hispanic
31%
was 24%
% Black
25%
was 29%
% Asian
12%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
BENTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05903
CONTRACTED SERVICESElementaryPK-054
CROOMS ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYHigh09-12738
ELEVATION HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-12246
GALILEO SCHOOL FOR GIFTED LEARNINGElementaryKG-08590
GALILEO SCHOOL FOR GIFTED LEARNING SKYWAYElementaryPK-08804
GOLDSBORO ELEMENTARY MAGNETElementaryPK-05901
HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05671
HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND PROGRAMCombinedPK-1228
IDYLLWILDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05773
JOHN POLK ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLHigh06-126
JOURNEYS ACADEMYCombined01-1290
MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05789
MILLENNIUM MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-081,323
PINE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05714
SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-081,385
SCPS CONSEQUENCE UNITHigh06-1225
SCPS EARLY LEARNING CENTERElementaryPK-PK72
SEMINOLE COUNTY DETENTION CENTERCombined04-1231
SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-123,807
SEMINOLE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (SVIP)CombinedKG-120
TAPP CHILDCARE CENTERElementaryPK-PK1
WICKLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05585
WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05896

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 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 5%: 14,645 students in SY 2017-18 versus 15,382 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 19 to 23 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 35% to 26%.

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, 2 middle, 5 high, 4 combined-grade public 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.