The Villages: Schools & Education
There are 1 public school in The Villages. Villages Charter School is the largest at 3,473 students (grades -1-12). Total enrollment: 3,473 students.
- ~83,498 residents per school (vs Florida ~412).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 83,498 residents per school. 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | SUMTER |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,473 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 214 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.20 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,238 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 35.6% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Marion Technical College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Ocala |
| Nearest College · Phone | (352) 671-7200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | The Villages Public Library At Belvedere |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 325 Belvedere Boulevard |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (352) 689-4690 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 32162 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2657 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 25 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 42.8% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12