For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,772 students in Starke, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Starke, FL are Starke Elementary School, Bradford Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) and Bradford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Starke, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Starke have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Starke, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starke Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 W Weldon St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6047
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6047
Gr: PK-6 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Bradford Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6010
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6010
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: #33.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3856 Se 144th St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6066
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6066
Gr: PK-6 | 729 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Bradford Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
527 N Orange St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6704
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6704
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6010
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6010
Gr: K-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6010
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6010
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Florida Technical College
Vocational School
609 N Orange St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6766
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6766
Gr: 6-12
Starke, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Believer's School Of Learning (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
42030 N Temple Avenue
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 964-999
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 964-999
Gr: K-3 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Bradford Intervention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6014
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6014
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6021
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6021
Gr: K-5 | 49 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Renaissance Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
609 North Orange St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6764
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6764
Gr: 6-12
1050 - A North Pine St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6014
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6014
Gr: PK | 90 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Starke, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Starke, FL include Starke Elementary School, Bradford Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) and Bradford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Starke?
7 public elementary schools are located in Starke.
What is the racial composition of students in Starke?
Starke public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Starke are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Starke include: Starke Elementary School vs. Bradford Elementary School, Bradford Elementary School vs. Starke Elementary School, Bradford Middle School vs. Bradford Virtual Franchise With Flvs
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