Aripeka: Schools & Education

20 public schools serve Aripeka. Frank W. Springstead High School is the largest at 1,896 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 21,001 students.

~9 residents per school (vs Florida ~412).

K-12 Schools

30 K-12 schools serving the area — about 9 residents per school. 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).

Schools (30)

BROOKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

-1-5 · 652 students · 885 N BROAD ST, BROOKSVILLE FL 34601 · (352)797-7014

HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL

6-12 · 1,299 students · 700 BELL AVE, BROOKSVILLE FL 34601 · (352)797-7015

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

-1-5 · 523 students · 5400 APPLEGATE DR, SPRING HILL FL 34606 · (352)797-7080

EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

-1-5 · 737 students · 27151 ROPER RD, BROOKSVILLE FL 34602 · (352)797-7045

FRANK W. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL

9-12 · 1,896 students · 3300 MARINER BLVD, BROOKSVILLE FL 34609 · (352)797-7010

WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL

6-8 · 695 students · 14325 KEN AUSTIN PKWY, BROOKSVILLE FL 34613 · (352)797-7035

FOX CHAPEL MIDDLE SCHOOL

6-8 · 862 students · 9412 FOX CHAPEL LN, SPRING HILL FL 34606 · (352)797-7025

SUNCOAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

-1-5 · 899 students · 11135 QUALITY DR, SPRING HILL FL 34609 · (352)797-7085

SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

-1-5 · 893 students · 6001 MARINER BLVD, SPRING HILL FL 34609 · (352)797-7030

POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

6-8 · 1,004 students · 4100 BARCLAY AVE, BROOKSVILLE FL 34609 · (352)797-7095

JOHN D. FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

-1-5 · 948 students · 3139 DUMONT AVE, SPRING HILL FL 34609 · (352)797-7055

D. S. PARROTT MIDDLE SCHOOL

6-8 · 835 students · 19220 YOUTH DR, BROOKSVILLE FL 34601 · (352)797-7075

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

9-12 · 1,426 students · 14075 KEN AUSTIN PKWY, BROOKSVILLE FL 34613 · (352)797-7020

DELTONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

-1-5 · 843 students · 2055 DELTONA BLVD, SPRING HILL FL 34606 · (352)797-7040

PINE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

-1-5 · 991 students · 14411 KEN AUSTIN PKWY, BROOKSVILLE FL 34613 · (352)797-7090

MOTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

-1-5 · 679 students · 7175 EMERSON RD, BROOKSVILLE FL 34601 · (352)797-7065

ENDEAVOR ACADEMY

4-12 · 132 students · 14063 KEN AUSTIN PKWY, BROOKSVILLE FL 34613 · (352)797-7013

CHOCACHATTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

-1-5 · 783 students · 4135 CALIFORNIA ST, BROOKSVILLE FL 34604 · (352)797-7067

NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HIGH

9-12 · 1,298 students · 4057 CALIFORNIA ST, BROOKSVILLE FL 34604 · (352)797-7088

GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

6-8 · 212 students · 10444 TILLERY RD, SPRING HILL FL 34608 · (352)688-5092

-1-8 · 1,617 students

GULF COAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

0-5 · 110 students

CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH

0-8 · 1,477 students

PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS

6-12 · 43 students

CENTER FOR SUCCESS AND INDEPENDENCE BROOKSVILLE ACADEMY

None-None

HERNANDO COUNTY JAIL

8-12 · 7 students

HERNANDO VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

1-12

HERNANDO ESCHOOL VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

2-12 · 62 students

HERNANDO VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION

0-12

BROOKSVILLE ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (B.E.S.T.) A

6-8 · 78 students

School Districts · Districts	PASCO
School Districts · Total count	1
School Districts · Nces Lea Ids	1200810
School Statistics · Total Schools	20
School Statistics · Total Enrollment	17,607
School Statistics · Total Teachers	1,012
School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio	17.40
School Statistics · Charter Schools	1
School Statistics · Free Lunch Students	10,340
School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct	58.7%
Schools Count	20

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 (1)

Wilton Simpson Technical College

3527977018 · NCES IPEDS 2022 — within 3 miles

College Scorecard · Fetched	2026-04-15
Nearest College · Name	Wilton Simpson Technical College
Nearest College · City	Brooksville
Nearest College · Phone	(352) 797-7018
Nearest College · Distance	2.2 mi

Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · 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	1

Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF

Libraries

Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.

Nearest Library · Name	HERNANDO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Nearest Library · Phone	(352) 754-4043
Nearest Library · Address	238 HOWELL AVE., BROOKSVILLE FL 34601
Nearest Library · Distance	0.8 mi

Sources: IMLS PLS 2022 — nearest by coordinates

Other

Libraries (1)

HERNANDO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

3527544043 · 238 HOWELL AVE., BROOKSVILLE FL 34601

Pct Bachelors Plus	17.1%

Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12

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