Ritz Theater · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5Sanford’s public schools outscore 82% of Florida districts
In Sanford, 60% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Sanford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sanford’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 461 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sanford’s, its schools beat 89%, higher than their 82% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 60% and math 60% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,857 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Elevation High School, All Souls Catholic School (private), Holy Cross Lutheran Academy Upper School (private), Riverwalk Christian Academy (private), Central FL Academy Sanford (private), Top Kidz Christian Academy Private School (private), Prodigy Academy Advance Learning Center (private) and Live Oak Montessori School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Sanford’s grade
A−: better than 82% of Florida school districts, #65 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Sanford, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Sanford
Sanford Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,385 students · 18:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Sanford
Sanford Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,385 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Sanford
Sanford Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,385 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Sanford · depends on your address
Seminole High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,807 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Crooms Academy of Information Technology
Grades 9–12 · 738 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Sanford · depends on your address
Seminole High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,807 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Crooms Academy of Information Technology
Grades 9–12 · 738 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Sanford · depends on your address
Seminole High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,807 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Crooms Academy of Information Technology
Grades 9–12 · 738 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Sanford · depends on your address
Seminole High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,807 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Crooms Academy of Information Technology
Grades 9–12 · 738 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Sanford’s public schools are run by Seminole County School District, which also serves Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary and Longwood and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Sanford vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Sanford’s borders.
Every school in Sanford
22 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (John Polk Alternative School and Contracted Services).
Questions about Sanford’s schools
Are Sanford’s schools good?
By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools Sanford children attend outscore 82% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #65 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 89%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Sanford in?
Seminole County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 63,934 students in 74 schools (2024–25).
Where do Sanford kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Seminole High School and Crooms Academy of Information Technology.
What is Sanford’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Seminole County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Sanford spend per student?
$10,857 in Seminole County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Sanford?
Yes: All Souls Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 220 students), Holy Cross Lutheran Academy Upper School (religious, grades 6–12, 207 students), Riverwalk Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–7, 105 students), Central FL Academy Sanford (special education, grades K–12, 70 students), Top Kidz Christian Academy Private School (religious, grades K–9, 50 students), Prodigy Academy Advance Learning Center (nonsectarian, grades K–8, 26 students) and Live Oak Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 21 students). Sanford also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Sanford families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Sanford → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.