For the 2025 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 46,376 students in St. Lucie County, FL (there are 32 private schools, serving 6,381 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in St.
Lucie County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in St. Lucie County, FL are Morningside Elementary School, Fairlawn Elementary School and Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School Traditi. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Lucie County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in St. Lucie County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in St. Lucie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 Se Gowin Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-6730
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-6730
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
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 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School Traditi
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10680 Sw Academic Way
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 345-3245
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 345-3245
Gr: K-8 | 1,501 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Mosaic Digital Academy (St. Lucie Virtual Franchise) Pt
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12051 Nw Copper Creek Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 429-5504
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 429-5504
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #55.
Somerset College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Nw California Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 343-7028
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 343-7028
Gr: 6-12 | 1,387 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
West Gate K-8 School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 Nw Cashmere Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 807-7600
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 807-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,582 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12051 Nw Copper Creek Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 429-3913
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 429-3913
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Rivers Edge Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5600 Ne Saint James Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 785-5600
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 785-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Manatee Academy K-8
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1450 Sw Heatherwood Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 340-4745
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 340-4745
Gr: K-8 | 1,723 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2620 Se Mariposa Ave
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-5960
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Somerset Academy St. Lucie
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4402 Sw Yamada Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 237-8600
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 237-8600
Gr: K-8 | 669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1806 Avenue I
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5474
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5474
Gr: 6-12 | 1,680 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Renaissance Charter School Of St. Lucie
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Nw Cashmere Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 344-5982
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 344-5982
Gr: PK-8 | 1,415 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1661 Sw Bayshore Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
(772) 340-4720
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
(772) 340-4720
Gr: PK-5 | 871 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 702 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
St. Lucie West K-8 School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Sw Cashmere Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 785-6630
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 785-6630
Gr: K-8 | 1,663 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Allapattah Flats K-8
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12051 Nw Copper Creek Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 468-5050
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 468-5050
Gr: PK-8 | 1,312 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Creative Arts Academy Of St. Lucie
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Delaware Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 467-4278
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 467-4278
Gr: K-8 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
Floresta Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Se Floresta Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4755
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4755
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
Village Green Environmental Studies School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Se Lennard Rd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-6750
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Windmill Point Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Sw Darwin Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 336-6950
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 336-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 1,058 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Somerset Academy Bethany
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sw Bethany Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 301-1716
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 301-1716
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2323.
St. Lucie Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Bell Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-5194
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-5194
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2424.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Nw Selvitz Rd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4800
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2525.
Mosaic Digital Academy K-12
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9461 Brandywine Ln
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 429-5504
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 429-5504
Gr: K-12 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2626.
Frances K. Sweet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Avenue Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5330
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5330
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Southport Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Se Morningside Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-5900
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2828.
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: K-8 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Treasure Coast High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sw Darwin Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 807-4300
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 807-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 3,114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3030.
Northport K-8 School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Nw Floresta Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4700
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 1,265 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3131.
Savanna Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Se Lennard Rd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 460-3050
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 460-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3232.
Independence Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2902 S. Jenkins Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 837-9300
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 837-9300
Gr: K-12 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3333.
Lawnwood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 S 23rd St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5740
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 783 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3434.
Oak Hammock K-8 School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Sw California Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 344-4490
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 344-4490
Gr: PK-8 | 1,704 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3535.
Pace Center For Girls Treasure Coast
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3651 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 595-8880
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 595-8880
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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St. Lucie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Charter School Of Fort Pierce (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4300 Okeechobee Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 323-7047
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 323-7047
Gr: 6-12
Dale Cassens Educational Complex (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1905 South 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Dale Cassens Educational Complex Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1905 South 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Delaware Avenue School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2909 Delaware Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5220
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5220
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3215 Ave Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 240-0355
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 240-0355
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
2102 Avenue Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 429-6165
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 429-6165
Gr: 2-5 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Ewes-eckerd Leadership Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8500 Orange Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
(727) 461-2990
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 56%
2202 Avenue Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Gr: PK-2 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2202 Ave Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Gr: PK-9 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
9461 Brandywine Ln
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 429-3913
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 429-3913
Gr: K-12
198 Nw Marion Ave
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4820
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4820
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Positive Expectations Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
827 Sunrise Blvd
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 466-0051
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 466-0051
Gr: K-6 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
St. Lucie County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
54204 Okeechobee Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-392
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-392
Secondary Alternative Education School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
R805 Panther Lane
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-1231
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-1231
Gr: 6-12 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in St. Lucie County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in St. Lucie County, FL include Morningside Elementary School, Fairlawn Elementary School and Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School Traditi.
How many public schools are located in St. Lucie County?
55 public schools are located in St. Lucie County.
What percentage of students in St. Lucie County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in St. Lucie County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Lucie County?
St. Lucie County public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in St. Lucie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in St. Lucie County include: Data House vs. Dale Cassens Education Complex, Treasure Coast High School vs. St. Lucie West Centennial High School, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet vs. Fort Pierce Central High School
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