Top Rankings
St. Johns School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 40 public elementary schools serving 34,721 students in St. Johns School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in St. Johns School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
54 Schools
3,488 Schools
# Students
51,432 Students
2,038,029 Students
# Teachers
2,897 Teachers
118,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
St. Johns School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 73 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%

Graduation Rate
93%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.71
# American Indian Students
84 Students
5,108 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,183 Students
57,983 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,678 Students
757,879 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
37%
# Black Students
2,959 Students
426,370 Students
% Black Students
6%
21%
# White Students
35,253 Students
697,092 Students
% White Students
69%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
82 Students
3,394 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,193 Students
90,203 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
783
60,744
# Students in K Grade:
3,217
195,094
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,380
204,872
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,680
211,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,705
217,908
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,879
214,300
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,832
205,644
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,070
210,929
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,021
214,610
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,005
209,847
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,354
24,319
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,351
24,087
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,145
21,774
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,010
22,364
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,290 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,606 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$529 MM
$34,349 MM

Spending
$546 MM
$33,354 MM

Revenue / Student
$10,290
$11,962

Spending / Student
$10,606
$11,615

Best St. Johns School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
610 Us Highway A1a N
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 547-8570
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 547-8570
Grades: PK-5
| 1,043 students
Rank: #22.
Julington Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2316 Race Track Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7980
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7980
Grades: PK-5
| 978 students
Rank: #33.
Palm Valley Academy
(Math: 88% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Bobcat Ln
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 547-4201
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 547-4201
Grades: PK-8
| 1,498 students
Rank: #44.
Durbin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 Race Track Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-3880
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-3880
Grades: PK-5
| 1,020 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Alice B. Landrum Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
230 Landrum Ln
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 547-8410
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 547-8410
Grades: 6-8
| 1,135 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Valley Ridge Academy
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
105 Greenleaf Dr
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 547-4090
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 547-4090
Grades: K-8
| 1,267 students
Rank: #77.
Pine Island Academy
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
805 Pine Island Rd
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
(904) 547-7500
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
(904) 547-7500
Grades: K-8
| 1,721 students
Rank: #88.
Patriot Oaks Academy
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
475 Longleaf Pine Pkwy
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-4050
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-4050
Grades: K-8
| 1,466 students
Rank: #99.
R. B. Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 Magnolia Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
(904) 547-7960
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
(904) 547-7960
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #1010.
Palencia Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
355 Palencia Village Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
(904) 547-4010
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
(904) 547-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #1111.
Timberlin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
555 Pine Tree Ln
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-7400
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,345 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Pines Academy
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10901 Russell Sampson Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7900
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7900
Grades: PK-8
| 1,948 students
Rank: #1313.
Ocean Palms Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
355 Landrum Ln
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 547-3760
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 547-3760
Grades: PK-5
| 952 students
Rank: #1414.
Hickory Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
235 Hickory Creek Trl
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7450
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 805 students
Rank: #1515.
Freedom Crossing Academy
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1365 Shetland Dr
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-4231
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-4231
Grades: K-8
| 1,955 students
Rank: #1616.
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Cacique Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 547-8400
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 547-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #1717.
Fruit Cove Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3180 Race Track Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7880
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7880
Grades: 6-8
| 1,212 students
Rank: #1818.
Cunningham Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1205 Roberts Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7860
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7860
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #1919.
Switzerland Point Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 Greenbriar Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-8650
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-8650
Grades: 6-8
| 1,513 students
Rank: #2020.
St. Johns Virtual Franchise
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2980 Collins Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8500
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8500
Grades: K-12
| 347 students
Rank: #2121.
St. Johns Virtual Instruction Program K-8
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2980 Collins Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8500
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #2222.
Wards Creek Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6555 State Road 16
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-8730
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 1,210 students
Rank: #2323.
Otis A. Mason Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Mason Manatee Way
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 547-8440
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 547-8440
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #2424.
Pacetti Bay Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
245 Meadowlark Ln
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-8760
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-8760
Grades: 6-8
| 1,535 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Ketterlinus Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
67 Orange St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8540
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8540
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Mill Creek Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3750 International Golf Pkwy
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-3720
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-3720
Grades: PK-8
| 1,988 students
Rank: #2727.
Picolata Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2675 Pacetti Rd
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-4160
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 1,000 students
Rank: #2828.
St. Johns Virtual Instructional Program
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2980 Collins Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8500
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2929.
Osceola Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1605 Osceola Elementary Rd
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-3780
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-3780
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #3030.
Crookshank Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1455 N Whitney St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-7840
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #3131.
Sebastian Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2955 Lewis Speedway
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-3840
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-3840
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #3232.
Gamble Rogers Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6250 Us Highway 1 S
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 547-8700
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 547-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #3333.
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms)
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7a Williams St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 342-5350
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 342-5350
Grades: K-6
| 130 students
Rank: #3434.
R J Murray Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 N Holmes Blvd
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8470
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8470
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #3535.
James A. Webster Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
420 N Orange St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-3860
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-3860
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
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