Fanning Springs: Schools & Education
Education in Fanning Springs: 7 public schools. Trenton Elementary School is the largest at 809 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 2,839 students.
- ~135 residents per school (vs Florida ~412).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 135 residents per school. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | GILCHRIST |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1200630 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,839 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 148 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 19.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,504 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 53.0% |
| Schools Count | 7 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Santa Fe College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 24.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Santa Fe College |
| Nearest College · City | Gainesville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (352) 395-5000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 24.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 3 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | GILCHRIST COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (352) 463-3176 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 105 N.E. 11TH AVENUE, TRENTON FL 32693 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.1 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 20.3% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12