DeSoto County Public Schools
DeSoto County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
11
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,582
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the DeSoto County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Florida; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
DeSoto County has one district entry in this county file: DESOTO. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 2 listed communities. ARCADIA has the most listed schools, with 10 records.
Other schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in DeSoto County
Reported Enrollment
4,582
11 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in DeSoto County
DESOTO
11 Public Schools in DeSoto County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DESOTO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | DESOTO | ARCADIA, 34266Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,244 |
| DESOTO MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | DESOTO | ARCADIA, 34266Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 1,169 |
| WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | DESOTO | ARCADIA, 34266Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 795 |
| MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | DESOTO | ARCADIA, 34266Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 793 |
| NOCATEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | DESOTO | NOCATEE, 34268Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 446 |
| DESOTO SECONDARY SCHOOL | Listed only | DESOTO | ARCADIA, 34266Town: Distant | KG–12 | Alternative | 69 |
| DESOTO VIRTUAL ACADEMY | Listed only | DESOTO | ARCADIA, 34266Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 53 |
| REDUCED SERVICES | Listed only | DESOTO | ARCADIA, 34266Town: Distant | KG–12 | Alternative | 10 |
| TEEN PAREN PK CHILD CARE PROGRAM | Listed only | DESOTO | ARCADIA, 34266Town: Distant | PK | Other | 3 |
| DESOTO VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Listed only | DESOTO | ARCADIA, 34266Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 0 |
| HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND | Listed only | DESOTO | ARCADIA, 34266Town: Distant | KG–12 | Special Education | 0 |
DESOTO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
DESOTO
ARCADIA, 34266 / Town: Distant
DESOTO MIDDLE SCHOOL
DESOTO
ARCADIA, 34266 / Town: Distant
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DESOTO
ARCADIA, 34266 / Town: Distant
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DESOTO
ARCADIA, 34266 / Town: Distant
NOCATEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DESOTO
NOCATEE, 34268 / Rural: Fringe
DESOTO SECONDARY SCHOOL
DESOTO
ARCADIA, 34266 / Town: Distant
DESOTO VIRTUAL ACADEMY
DESOTO
ARCADIA, 34266 / Town: Distant
REDUCED SERVICES
DESOTO
ARCADIA, 34266 / Town: Distant
TEEN PAREN PK CHILD CARE PROGRAM
DESOTO
ARCADIA, 34266 / Town: Distant
DESOTO VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
DESOTO
ARCADIA, 34266 / Town: Distant
HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND
DESOTO
ARCADIA, 34266 / Town: Distant
DeSoto County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which DeSoto County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Florida. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the DeSoto County public school directory?
The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in DeSoto County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this DeSoto County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some DeSoto County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in DeSoto County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this DeSoto County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.