Monroe County

Florida · Public K-12

Public schools in Monroe County, Florida total 25, with combined enrollment of about 8,928 students against a county population of 81,860. That breaks down as 13 elementary and 11 high.

7-year change in Monroe County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

8,928

+428 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

+5 (+29%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

39%

was 46%

% Hispanic

43%

was 39%

% Black

14%

was 11%

% Asian

was 2%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

1 districts

Enrollment

8,928

NCES CCD

Median income

$87,738

Above Florida avg

Free/reduced lunch

47.2%

Below Florida avg

Elementary

5,831 students

Middle

schools

High

3,096 students

Combined / other

1 students

LARGEST DISTRICT

MONROE

8,928 students · 1 district in Monroe County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Monroe County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents

White

70%

Hispanic

25%

Black

Asian

Two or more

17%

Native American

Pacific Islander

School enrollment

White

39%

Hispanic

42%

Black

14%

Asian

Two or more

Native American

Pacific Islander

Bachelor's+

38.6%

adults 25+

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 5-year

Unemployment

2.9%

civilian labor

Median age

15.7% under 18

Test scores in Monroe County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)

PLANTATION KEY SCHOOL· 76.5%
THE COLLEGE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS ACADEMY· 75.7%
TREASURE VILLAGE MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL· 74.9%
SIGSBEE CHARTER SCHOOL· 73.2%
OCEAN STUDIES CHARTER· 71.8%

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)

HORACE O'BRYANT SCHOOL· 37.8%
GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 42.3%
KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL· 44.5%
MARATHON SCHOOL· 46.4%
POINCIANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 46.8%

See all 15 schools in Monroe County ranked by score →

All schools (25)

Largest A-Z Top rated

Name	City	Level	Grades	Enrollment	Rating
KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL	Key West	High	09-12	1,337	·
HORACE O'BRYANT SCHOOL	Key West	Elementary	PK-08	1,011	·
MARATHON SCHOOL	Marathon	High	06-12	809	·
CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL	Tavernier	High	09-12	753	·
KEY LARGO SCHOOL	Key Largo	Elementary	PK-08	690	·
GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Key West	Elementary	PK-05	674	·
SUGARLOAF SCHOOL	Summerland Key	Elementary	PK-08	651	·
STANLEY SWITLIK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Marathon	Elementary	PK-05	602	·
PLANTATION KEY SCHOOL	Tavernier	Elementary	PK-08	578	·
POINCIANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Key West	Elementary	PK-05	556	·
SIGSBEE CHARTER SCHOOL	Key West	Elementary	KG-08	531	·
OCEAN STUDIES CHARTER	Key Largo	Elementary	KG-08	180	·
TREASURE VILLAGE MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL	Islamorada	Elementary	PK-08	179	·
MAY SANDS MONTESSORI SCHOOL	Key West	Elementary	PK-08	90	·
BIG PINE ACADEMY	Big Pine Key	Elementary	PK-05	89	·
SOMERSET ISLAND PREP	Key West	High	09-12	88	·
THE COLLEGE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS ACADEMY	Key West	High	09-12	62	·
MONROE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE	Key West	High	06-12	20	·
LOWER KEYS ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS FOR EXCELLENCE	Key West	High	06-12	12	·
KEYS CENTER	Key West	High	08-12	9	·
UPPER KEYS ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS FOR EXCELLENCE	Tavernier	High	06-12	6	·
MONROE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	Key West	Combined	KG-12	1	·
MONROE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER	Key West	High	06-12	0	·
MONROE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER	Key West	High	08-12	0	·
MONROE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)	Key West	Elementary	KG-05	0	·

Cities in Monroe County

Key West15 schools Tavernier3 schools Key Largo2 schools Marathon2 schools Big Pine Key1 school Islamorada1 school Summerland Key1 school

About Monroe County

Across the average-sized Florida county of Monroe County of about 81,860 residents, the public-school footprint covers 25 schools and about 8,928 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $87,738, roughly 39% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 28% noticeably above the Florida median.

On the school-mix side, Monroe County covers 13 elementary schools (5,831 students), 11 high schools (3,096), and 1 combined or other schools.

MONROE is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 8,928 students across Monroe County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Monroe County has grew 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 8,500 students to 8,928. Over that span, Monroe County gained 5 schools, going from 17 to 22. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 46% to 39%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Monroe County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Monroe County?

Monroe County, Florida has 25 public K-12 schools serving approximately 8,928 students.

How many high schools are in Monroe County?

Monroe County, Florida has 11 public high schools, serving approximately 3,096 students.

How many elementary schools are in Monroe County?

Monroe County, Florida has 13 public elementary schools, serving approximately 5,831 students.

What is the largest school district in Monroe County?

MONROE is the largest school district in Monroe County, serving approximately 8,928 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.

How many people live in Monroe County?

Monroe County has roughly 81,860 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.

What is the median household income in Monroe County?

Median household income in Monroe County is $87,738, above the Florida average of $68,377. About 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

How educated are residents of Monroe County?

Approximately 38.6% of adults 25 and older in Monroe County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

What share of students in Monroe County qualify for free or reduced lunch?

Roughly 47.2% of students in Monroe County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Florida county average of 51.6%.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Monroe County schools?

Across Monroe County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 22.9 to 1.

What is the racial makeup of Monroe County?

Monroe County residents are approximately 70% White, 25% Hispanic, 7% Black, 1% Asian, 17% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Monroe County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data