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Best Cross City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 946 students in Cross City, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cross City, FL are James M. Anderson Elementary School and Ruth Rains Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cross City, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cross City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cross City, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James M. Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
815 Se 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6251
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Ruth Rains Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
981 Se 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6254
Gr: 5-7 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Dixie Virtual Franchise
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Gr: K-12 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dixie Virtual Instruction Program
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kinder Cub School Inc
Charter School
149 Ne 221st Ave
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-0002
Gr: PK-2 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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Cross City, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dixie County Adult Center (Closed 2023)
16077 Ne 19 Hwy Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-6144
Dixie County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1p.o. Box 890
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-613
Dixie Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) (Closed 2023)
16077 Se Hwy 19 Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Gr: 6-12
Dixie Virtual Instruction Program (Closed 2021)
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Gr: K-5 | 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cross City, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cross City, FL include James M. Anderson Elementary School and Ruth Rains Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cross City?
5 public elementary schools are located in Cross City.
What is the racial composition of students in Cross City?
Cross City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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