Top 10 Best Putnam County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,600 students in Putnam County, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Putnam County, FL are The Children's Reading Center, Melrose Elementary School and Kelley Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Putnam County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Children's Reading Center
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7901 Saint Johns Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-2762
Grades: K-6
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Melrose Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 State Road 26
Melrose, FL 32666
(352) 475-2060
Grades: PK-6
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Kelley Smith Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
141 Kelley Smith School Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0568
Grades: K-6
| 723 students
Rank: #44.
Putnam Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 South Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-4212
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Rank: #55.
Putnam Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: K-5
| 0 students
Rank: #66.
Browning-pearce Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Bear Blvd
San Mateo, FL 32187
(386) 329-0557
Grades: K-6
| 661 students
Rank: #77.
James A. Long Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Old Jacksonville Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0575
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #88.
Putnam Virtual Franchise
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: K-12
| 128 students
Rank: #99.
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
251 S State Road 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2130
Grades: PK-6
| 889 students
Rank: #1010.
Middleton-burney Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Huntington Rd
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1238
Grades: PK-6
| 1,005 students
Rank: #1111.
Mellon Learning Center
Special Education School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Horseman Club Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0595
Grades: PK-12
| 242 students
Rank: #1212.
William D. Moseley Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Husson Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0562
Grades: K-6
| 598 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: K-5
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Putnam County, FL

Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1414 Bronson St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4937
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
140 N County Road 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2113
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
1100 S 18th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0569
Grades: 6
| 340 students
101 S Prospect St
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1360
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
301 Mellon Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
200 South 7th St Campbell Adm
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0635
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
156 Horseman Club Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0530
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
0200 S 7th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
141 Ferry Road
East Palatka, FL 32131
(904) 329-0599
Grades: 4-12
| 68 students
1100 N 19th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0588
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Putnam County, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Putnam County, FL include The Children's Reading Center, Melrose Elementary School and Kelley Smith Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Putnam County, FL?
13 public elementary schools are located in Putnam County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County, FL?
Putnam County, FL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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