For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 42 students in Jefferson County, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 444 private students). 9% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
Jefferson County, FL public schools have a diversity score of 0.17, which is less than the Florida public school average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turning Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1490 West Washington Street
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 997-3555
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 997-3555
Grades: 4-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
1490 W Washington St
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 997-3555
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 997-3555
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1490 W Washington St
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1490 West Washington Street
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Care Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1145 East Second St
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 997-0700
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 997-0700
Grades: K-5
| 33 students
1145 E 2nd Street
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0125
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0125
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
50 David Rd
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jefferson County Ese School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
575 S Water St
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
50 David Road
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 997-3555
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 997-3555
Grades: PK-12
| 663 students
1490 W Washington St
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1490 W Washington St
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Monticello New Life Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1455 South Jefferson St
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0015
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0015
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
50 David Road
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 997-3555
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 997-3555
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, FL include Turning Point.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
5 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to public school?
9% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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