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Top 5 Best Palatka Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,662 students in Palatka, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Palatka, FL are The Children's Reading Center, Kelley Smith Elementary School and Putnam Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palatka, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Palatka have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Palatka, FL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Children's Reading Center
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7901 Saint Johns Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-2762
Grades: K-6
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Kelley Smith Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
141 Kelley Smith School Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0568
Grades: K-6
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
Putnam Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
James A. Long Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Old Jacksonville Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0575
Grades: K-6
| 542 students
Rank: #55.
Putnam Virtual Franchise
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #66.
Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 South Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-4212
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #77.
Mellon Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Mellon Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Grades: PK-12
| 291 students
Rank: #88.
William D. Moseley Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Husson Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0562
Grades: K-6
| 585 students
Rank: n/an/a
Putnam Virtual Instruction Program
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palatka, Florida

Palatka, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternatives Unlimited High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1414 Bronson St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4937
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
C. L. Overturf Junior 6th Grade Center (Closed 2023)
1100 S 18th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0569
Grades: 6
| 340 students
Mellon Elementary School (Closed 2023)
301 Mellon Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Putnam County Adult Education Center (Closed 2013)
200 South 7th St Campbell Adm
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0635
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Putnam County Exceptional Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
156 Horseman Club Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0530
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Putnam County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0200 S 7th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School (Closed 2023)
1100 N 19th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0588
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students

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