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St. Johns County

Florida · Public K-12

Parents in St. Johns County researching K-12 options have 68 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 52,895 (36 elementary, 8 middle, and 18 high).

4-year change in St. Johns County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
52,834
+7,815 (+17%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
57
+3 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How St. Johns County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn FloridaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
76.0%#1 of 63N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
52,895#16 of 65#210 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
58#22 of 65N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
18.0:1#42 of 65#2,451 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
21.4%#65 of 65#2,494 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
52.4%#47 of 64#985 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

St. Johns County school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
Residents
306,934
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
68
2 districts
Enrollment
52,895
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$109,839
Above Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
21.4%
Below Florida avg
Elementary
36
27,780 students
Middle
8
7,244 students
High
18
17,509 students
Combined / other
6
362 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
ST. JOHNS
52,383 students · 2 districts in St. Johns County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of St. Johns 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
79%
Hispanic
9%
Black
5%
Asian
4%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
67%
Hispanic
14%
Black
6%
Asian
7%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
50.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.6% under 18

Test scores in St. Johns County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 44 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.

See all 44 schools in St. Johns County ranked by score →

All schools (68)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
TOCOI CREEK HIGH SCHOOLSaint AugustineHigh08-122,616·
CREEKSIDE HIGH SCHOOLSaint JohnsHigh08-122,479·
BEACHSIDE HIGH SCHOOLSaint JohnsHigh08-122,214·
ALLEN D NEASE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLPonte VedraHigh08-122,177·
BARTRAM TRAIL HIGH SCHOOLSaint JohnsHigh08-122,153·
MILL CREEK ACADEMYSt AugustineElementaryKG-081,983·
PINE ISLAND ACADEMYSt AugustineElementaryKG-081,972·
FREEDOM CROSSING ACADEMYSt JohnsElementaryKG-081,964·
PONTE VEDRA HIGH SCHOOLPonte VedraHigh08-121,924·
LIBERTY PINES ACADEMYSaint JohnsElementaryKG-081,795·
ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOLSt AugustineHigh08-121,717·
PACETTI BAY MIDDLE SCHOOLSt AugustineMiddle06-081,481·
PATRIOT OAKS ACADEMYSaint JohnsElementaryKG-081,473·
PALM VALLEY ACADEMYPonte VedraElementaryKG-081,408·
PEDRO MENENDEZ HIGH SCHOOLSt AugustineHigh08-121,403·
LAKESIDE ACADEMYSt AugustineElementaryKG-081,356·
SWITZERLAND POINT MIDDLE SCHOOLSaint JohnsMiddle06-081,282·
VALLEY RIDGE ACADEMYPonte VedraElementaryPK-081,178·
FRUIT COVE MIDDLE SCHOOLSaint JohnsMiddle06-081,157·
TROUT CREEK ACADEMYSt. AugustineElementaryKG-081,156·
WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSt AugustineElementaryPK-051,156·
DURBIN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSaint JohnsElementaryPK-051,090·
PICOLATA CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSt AugustineElementaryPK-051,048·
PONTE VEDRA PALM VALLEY- RAWLINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPonte Vedra BeachElementaryPK-05940·
JULINGTON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSaint JohnsElementaryPK-05923·
ALICE B. LANDRUM MIDDLE SCHOOLPonte Vedra BeachMiddle06-08918·
GAMBLE ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOLSt AugustineMiddle06-08896·
R J MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOLSt AugustineMiddle06-08742·
OTIS A. MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSt AugustineElementaryPK-05731·
CUNNINGHAM CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSaint JohnsElementaryPK-05730·
CROOKSHANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSt AugustineElementaryPK-05705·
PALENCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSt AugustineElementaryPK-05703·
SOUTH WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElktonElementaryPK-05700·
SEBASTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOLSt AugustineMiddle06-08690·
HICKORY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSaint JohnsElementaryPK-05669·
OSCEOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSt AugustineElementaryPK-05639·
TIMBERLIN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSt AugustineElementaryPK-05634·
W. DOUGLAS HARTLEY ELEMENTARYSt AugustineElementaryPK-05596·
JAMES A. WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSt AugustineElementaryPK-05586·
R. B. HUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSt AugustineElementaryPK-05540·
KETTERLINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSt AugustineElementaryPK-05405·
OCEAN PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPonte Vedra BeachElementaryPK-05386·
ST. JOHNS VIRTUAL FRANCHISESt AugustineCombinedKG-12314·
ST. JOHNS TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLSt AugustineHigh08-12190·
DEAF HIGH SCHOOL (FSDB)St AugustineHigh09-12179·
ST. AUGUSTINE PUBLIC MONTESSORI SCHOOLSt AugustineElementaryKG-06133·
LIFE WORK/PROJECT SEARCHSt AugustineHigh12-12104·
DEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (FSDB)St AugustineElementaryPK-0597·
BLIND HIGH SCHOOL (FSDB)St AugustineHigh09-1293·
ST. JOHNS COMMUNITY CAMPUSSt AugustineHigh09-1280·
DEAF MIDDLE SCHOOL (FSDB)St AugustineMiddle06-0878·
BLIND PK-8 SCHOOL (FSDB)St AugustineElementaryPK-0865·
GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLENSt AugustineHigh05-1265·
DEEP CREEK ACADEMYHastingsHigh06-1261·
FIRST COAST TECHNICAL COLLEGESt AugustineHigh09-1253·
THE EVELYN HAMBLEN CENTERSt AugustineCombinedKG-1248·
THERAPEUTIC LEARNING CENTERSt AugustineElementaryPK-PK19·
ST. JOHNS COUNTY JAIL (DJJ)HastingsHigh09-121·
MKY- HEAD START /DPP PK SCHOOLSt AugustineCombinedPK-120·
ST JOHNS COUNTY JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL AT ST. JOHNS YOUTH ACASt AugustineHigh06-120·
ST. JOHNS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM K-8St AugustineElementaryKG-080·
ST. JOHNS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMSt AugustineCombinedKG-120·
DEEP CREEK YOUTH ACADEMYHastingsCombinedM-M··
FIRST COAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE AT HISTORIC HASTINGS CAMPUSHastingsElementaryM-M··
K-8 SCHOOL PPSt AugustineCombinedM-M··
K-8 SCHOOL QQSt AugustineElementaryM-M··
K-8 SCHOOL RRSt AugustineElementaryM-M··
TREATY OAKS PREPARATORY ACADEMYSt AugustineElementaryM-M··

Cities in St. Johns County

St Augustine42 schoolsSaint Johns11 schoolsHastings4 schoolsPonte Vedra4 schoolsPonte Vedra Beach3 schoolsElkton1 schoolSaint Augustine1 schoolSt Johns1 schoolSt. Augustine1 school

About St. Johns County

In Florida, St. Johns County is a broad county of about 306,934 residents. 68 public schools across the county enrolls about 52,895 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $109,839, about 51% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 4%. That income level is 61% meaningfully above the Florida median.

For a sense of the school types, St. Johns County spans 36 elementary schools (27,780 students), 8 middle schools (7,244), 18 high schools (17,509), and 6 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in St. Johns County is ST. JOHNS, which alone enrolls about 52,383 students.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 17%: 45,019 students in SY 2020-21 versus 52,834 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, St. Johns County added 3 schools, going from 54 to 57.

On allk12, the community for St. Johns County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in St. Johns County?
St. Johns County, Florida has 68 public K-12 schools serving approximately 52,895 students.
How many high schools are in St. Johns County?
St. Johns County, Florida has 18 public high schools, serving approximately 17,509 students.
How many middle schools are in St. Johns County?
St. Johns County, Florida has 8 public middle schools, serving approximately 7,244 students.
How many elementary schools are in St. Johns County?
St. Johns County, Florida has 36 public elementary schools, serving approximately 27,780 students.
What is the largest school district in St. Johns County?
ST. JOHNS is the largest school district in St. Johns County, serving approximately 52,383 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in St. Johns County?
St. Johns County has roughly 306,934 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in St. Johns County?
Median household income in St. Johns County is $109,839, above the Florida average of $68,377. About 4.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of St. Johns County?
Approximately 50.9% of adults 25 and older in St. Johns County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in St. Johns County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 21.4% of students in St. Johns 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 St. Johns County schools?
Across St. Johns County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.3 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data