For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,952 students in 34947, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,013 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 34947, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34947, FL are Fairlawn Elementary School, Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies and Chester A. Moore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34947 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34947, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34947, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3203 Rhode Island Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5345
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5345
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2250 S Jenkins Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 462-8888
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 462-8888
Gr: PK-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Chester A. Moore Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
827 N 29th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5315
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5315
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Performance Based Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2909 Delaware Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5194
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5194
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Panther Ln
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5400
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,956 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34947, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34947, FL include Fairlawn Elementary School, Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies and Chester A. Moore Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34947?
5 public schools are located in 34947.
What percentage of students in 34947 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 34947 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34947?
34947 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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