For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,224 students in Fleming Island, FL (there are 8 private schools, serving 260 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Fleming Island, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Fleming Island, FL are Fleming Island Elementary School, Robert M. Paterson Elementary School and Thunderbolt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fleming Island, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Fleming Island have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fleming Island, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fleming Island Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4425 Lakeshore Dr
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-1075
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-1075
Grades: PK-6
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Robert M. Paterson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Pine Ave
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-2575
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-2575
Grades: PK-6
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Thunderbolt Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2020 Thunderbolt Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-3675
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-3675
Grades: PK-6
| 802 students
Rank: #44.
St. Johns Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 Canova Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Grades: PK-12
| 858 students
Rank: #55.
Fleming Island High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2233 Village Square Pkwy
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-7500
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,862 students
Rank: #66.
Pace Center For Girls Clay
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1241 Blanding Blvd
Fleming Island, FL 32006
(904) 458-0840
Fleming Island, FL 32006
(904) 458-0840
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Johns Classical Academy Orange Park
Charter School
1324 Kingsley Avenue
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Grades: K-12
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fleming Island, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Fleming Island, FL include Fleming Island Elementary School, Robert M. Paterson Elementary School and Thunderbolt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fleming Island?
7 public schools are located in Fleming Island.
What percentage of students in Fleming Island go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Fleming Island are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fleming Island?
Fleming Island public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fleming Island are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fleming Island include: Thunderbolt Elementary School vs. Fleming Island Elementary School, Robert M. Paterson Elementary School vs. Fleming Island Elementary School, Fleming Island Elementary School vs. Thunderbolt Elementary School
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