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Top 10 Best St. Johns County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 64 public schools serving 50,648 students in St. Johns County, FL (there are 32 private schools, serving 3,726 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in St.
Johns County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%). St. Johns County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
The top ranked public schools in St. Johns County, FL are Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School, Julington Creek Elementary School and Palm Valley Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Johns County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in St. Johns County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in St. Johns County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
610 Us Highway A1a N
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 547-8570
Grades: PK-5
| 1,066 students
Rank: #22.
Julington Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2316 Race Track Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7980
Grades: PK-5
| 1,062 students
Rank: #33.
Palm Valley Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 Bobcat Ln
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 547-4201
Grades: PK-8
| 1,496 students
Rank: #44.
Durbin Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4100 Race Track Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-3880
Grades: PK-5
| 959 students
Rank: #55.
Ponte Vedra High School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
460 Davis Park Rd
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 547-7350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,928 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Alice B. Landrum Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
230 Landrum Ln
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 547-8410
Grades: 6-8
| 1,142 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Valley Ridge Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
105 Greenleaf Dr
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 547-4090
Grades: PK-8
| 1,306 students
Rank: #88.
Pine Island Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
805 Pine Island Rd
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
(904) 547-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 1,530 students
Rank: #99.
Patriot Oaks Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
475 Longleaf Pine Pkwy
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-4050
Grades: PK-8
| 1,468 students
Rank: #1010.
Allen D Nease Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10550 Ray Rd
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 547-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,214 students
Rank: #1111.
R. B. Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
125 Magnolia Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
(904) 547-7960
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #1212.
Palencia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 Palencia Village Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
(904) 547-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 781 students
Rank: #1313.
Timberlin Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
555 Pine Tree Ln
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,311 students
Rank: #1414.
Liberty Pines Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10901 Russell Sampson Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7900
Grades: PK-8
| 1,815 students
Rank: #1515.
Ocean Palms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 Landrum Ln
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 547-3760
Grades: PK-5
| 921 students
Rank: #1616.
Hickory Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
235 Hickory Creek Trl
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 793 students
Rank: #1717.
Freedom Crossing Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1365 Shetland Dr
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-4231
Grades: PK-8
| 1,970 students
Rank: #1818.
Creekside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Knights Ln
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,455 students
Rank: #1919.
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 Cacique Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 547-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #2020.
Fruit Cove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3180 Race Track Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7880
Grades: 6-8
| 1,223 students
Rank: #2121.
Cunningham Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1205 Roberts Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7860
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #2222.
Switzerland Point Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
777 Greenbriar Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-8650
Grades: 6-9
| 1,430 students
Rank: #2323.
St. Johns Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2980 Collins Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8500
Grades: K-12
| 376 students
Rank: #2424.
Bartram Trail High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7399 Longleaf Pine Pkwy
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-8340
Grades: 9-12
| 2,493 students
Rank: #2525.
St. Johns Virtual Instruction Program K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2980 Collins Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #2626.
Wards Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6555 State Road 16
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 954 students
Rank: #2727.
Otis A. Mason Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 Mason Manatee Way
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 547-8440
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #2828.
Pacetti Bay Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
245 Meadowlark Ln
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-8760
Grades: 6-8
| 1,443 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Ketterlinus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
67 Orange St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8540
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Mill Creek Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3750 International Golf Pkwy
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-3720
Grades: PK-8
| 1,893 students
Rank: #3131.
Picolata Crossing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2675 Pacetti Rd
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 961 students
Rank: #3232.
Tocoi Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
40 Orange St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,008 students
Rank: #3333.
St. Johns Virtual Instructional Program
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2980 Collins Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3434.
Osceola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1605 Osceola Elementary Rd
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-3780
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #3535.
Crookshank Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1455 N Whitney St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
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St. Johns County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Business And Leadership Education (Closed 2023)
Charter School
149 San Marco Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 826-1606
Grades: 5-8
| 55 students
Blind Elementary School (Fsdb) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
207 San Marco Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
Career Education And Transition High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
207 San Marco Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
First Coast Skills Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2980 Collins Avenue
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 829-1010
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
First Coast Technical High School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2980 Collins Avenue
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 829-1010
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Florida School For The Deaf And Blind Superintende (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
207 North San Marco Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-2210
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hastings Elementary School (Closed 2006)
400 East Harris Street
Hastings, FL 32145
(904) 819-8610
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Hastings Juvenile Correctional (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
765 E Saint Johns Ave
Hastings, FL 32145
(904) 829-8074
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Love To Learn Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2465-2467 S U.s. 1
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 797-5955
Grades: K-5
| 16 students
St. Johns County Detention Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4500 Ave D
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 823-4840
Grades: 5-12
| 34 students
St. Johns Virtual School District (Closed 2023)
2980 Collins Ave. Bldg. St.
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8080
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
St. Johns Youth Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4500 Avenue D
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
(904) 829-8074
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
St. Paul School Of Excellence (Spse) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
85 Martin Luther King Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 829-9910
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
Special Needs Elementary-fsdb (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
207 North San Marco Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-2700
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Special Needs Middle School-fsdb (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
207 North San Marco Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-2700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in St. Johns County, FL?
How many public schools are located in St. Johns County?
64 public schools are located in St. Johns County.
What percentage of students in St. Johns County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in St. Johns County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Johns County?
St. Johns County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in St. Johns County are often viewed compared to one another?

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