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Pine Island Academy vs. Palm Valley Academy

Should you attend Pine Island Academy or Palm Valley Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pine Island Academy
805 Pine Island Rd
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Palm Valley Academy
700 Bobcat Ln
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Pine Island Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools 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%)

Palm Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools 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 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,721 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pine Island Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,498 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Palm Valley Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
1,721 students
1,498 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pine Island Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palm Valley Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pine Island Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palm Valley Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
93 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pine Island Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palm Valley Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Johns School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palm Valley Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Johns School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#167 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
#128 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
n/a
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palm Valley Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
83%
(Top 5% in FL)
88%
(Top 5% in FL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Valley Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Johns School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
81%
(Top 5% in FL)
79%
(Top 10% in FL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Valley Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Johns School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in FL)
77%
(Top 10% in FL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Valley Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Johns School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pine Island Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Palm Valley Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
3
Kindergarten Students
206
136
Grade 1 Students
178
151
Grade 2 Students
228
173
Grade 3 Students
194
196
Grade 4 Students
193
181
Grade 5 Students
185
188
Grade 6 Students
205
158
Grade 7 Students
186
156
Grade 8 Students
146
156

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pine Island Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Johns School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palm Valley Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Johns School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pine Island Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Johns School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palm Valley Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Johns School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palm Valley Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Johns School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pine Island Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Johns School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palm Valley Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Johns School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pine Island Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Johns School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palm Valley Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Johns School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pine Island Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Johns School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palm Valley Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Johns School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pine Island Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Johns School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palm Valley Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Johns School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
 
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