St. Johns School District

40 Orange St
St Augustine, FL 32084-3633
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

St. Johns School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 public preschools serving 14,378 students in St. Johns School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public pre schools in Florida.
Public Preschools in St. Johns School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
58 Schools
1,879 Schools
# Students
51,166 Students
1,094,201 Students
# Teachers
2,775 Teachers
69,544 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St. Johns School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#3 out of 73 school districts
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

74%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

72%
52%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

75%
52%
95%
88%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
17.8%
33.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.71

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
14%
38%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
6%
21%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
67%
33%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,005 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,419. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,522 is less than the state median of $13,816. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$665 MM
$41,097 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$641 MM
$39,380 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$13,005
$14,419

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$12,522
$13,816

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best St. Johns School District Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
610 Us Highway A1a N
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 547-8570
Gr: PK-5 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Durbin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4100 Race Track Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Julington Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2316 Race Track Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7980
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Valley Ridge Academy
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
105 Greenleaf Dr
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
(904) 547-4090
Gr: PK-8 | 1,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Palencia Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 Palencia Village Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
(904) 547-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
R. B. Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
125 Magnolia Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
(904) 547-7960
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Ocean Palms Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 Landrum Ln
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 547-3760
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Timberlin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
555 Pine Tree Ln
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 Cacique Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 547-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Hickory Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
235 Hickory Creek Trl
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7450
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Picolata Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2675 Pacetti Rd
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-4160
Gr: PK-5 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Wards Creek Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6555 State Road 16
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 547-8730
Gr: PK-5 | 1,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Ketterlinus Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
67 Orange St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Cunningham Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1205 Roberts Rd
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 547-7860
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Otis A. Mason Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
207 Mason Manatee Way
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 547-8440
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Osceola Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1605 Osceola Elementary Rd
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-3780
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Crookshank Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1455 N Whitney St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-7840
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
James A. Webster Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
420 N Orange St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-3860
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1919.
South Woods Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4750 Sr 206 W
Elkton, FL 32033
(904) 547-8610
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
40 Orange St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-7674
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Therapeutic Learning Center
Special Education School
Charter School
2109 Arc Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-8932
Gr: PK | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 58 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 51,166 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in FL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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