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)
| 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)
| 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 |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 17.1% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12