Top 5 Best Fernandina Beach Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,028 students in Fernandina Beach, FL (there are 5 private schools, serving 654 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Fernandina Beach, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Fernandina Beach, FL are Emma Love Hardee Elementary School, Nassau Virtual Franchise and Fernandina Beach High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fernandina Beach, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Fernandina Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Fernandina Beach, FL Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emma Love Hardee Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 Susan Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5974
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5974
Grades: 3-5
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Nassau Virtual Franchise
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: K-12
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Fernandina Beach High School
Math: 64% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
435 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-5713
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-5713
Grades: 1-12
| 954 students
Rank: #44.
Fernandina Beach Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5867
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5867
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services Elementary School
Special Education School
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9900
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9900
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9886
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9886
Grades: K-9
| 9 students
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: K-6
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
1112 Jasmine St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5870
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5870
Grades: PK-2
| 589 students
Fernandina Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1205 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5860
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5860
Grades: 2-3
| 353 students
Nassau Community Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
76346 William Burgess Rd Bldg
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
76346 William Burgess Rd Bldg
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11201 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-990
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-990
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1781 Lisa Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 277-4244
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 277-4244
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fernandina Beach, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Fernandina Beach, FL are Emma Love Hardee Elementary School, Nassau Virtual Franchise and Fernandina Beach High School.
How many public schools are located in Fernandina Beach, FL?
8 public schools are located in Fernandina Beach, FL.
What percentage of students in Fernandina Beach, FL go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Fernandina Beach, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fernandina Beach, FL?
Fernandina Beach, FL minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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