5.7 avg / 10

Best Schools in Daytona Beach, Florida

34 schools · 13 Elementary · 2 Middle · 8 High · 11 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 19

Private: 15

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 5.7/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Daytona Beach by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Daytona Beach for 2026 are Blue Jay Academy (8.5/10), Monarch Academy (7.8/10), and Blue Jay Academy of South Daytona (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 27 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

R. J. Longstreet Elementary School

Rates 7.5/10 despite 73% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Daytona Beach schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Daytona Beach

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (27 of 34). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Blue Jay Academy	8.5 / 10	Other	—	98th
2	Monarch Academy	7.8 / 10	Other	—	91th
3	Blue Jay Academy of South Daytona	7.7 / 10	Other	—	88th
4	R. J. Longstreet Elementary School	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+2.4	72th
5	Lourdes Academy	7.4 / 10	Elementary	—	83th
6	Father Lopez Catholic High School	7.4 / 10	High	—	83th
7	Monarch Academy	7.3 / 10	Other	—	78th
8	Basilica School of St Paul	6.9 / 10	Elementary	—	69th
9	Halifax Academy	6.7 / 10	Other	—	60th
10	Champion Elementary School	6.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	55th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.7/10
Median household income: $59,219
Median home value: $267,820
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26%
Avg commute: 22 min
Owner-occupied homes: 60%

How Daytona Beach compares

Florida rank

#219 of 280

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Florida avg (6.3)

Median household income

$59k

79% of Florida median

Schools in this city

27

About Schools in Daytona Beach, Florida

Daytona Beach, Florida is home to 34 schools, including 19 public schools and 15 private schools. The city's schools span 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 8 high schools.

With an average rating of 5.7 out of 10, schools in Daytona Beach show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Daytona Beach is Blue Jay Academy with a composite score of 8.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Daytona Beach is served by 1 school district: VOLUSIA. These districts collectively serve 62,742 students.

Daytona Beach's community shows 26% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $59,219. The poverty rate in the area is 16.5%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by Level: All Levels (34) Elementary (13) Middle (2) High (8)

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Filter by Rating: All Ratings (34) Academics (14) Growth (13) Diversity (14) Resources (14)

Filter by ZIP: 32114 (13) 32118 (7) 32117 (6) 32124 (6) 32119 (2)

Elementary Schools

13 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	R. J. Longstreet Elementary School 364 students · Pre-K–5th	364	Pre-K–5th	7.5
2	Champion Elementary School 488 students · Pre-K–5th	488	Pre-K–5th	6.6
3	Beachside Elementary School 711 students · Pre-K–5th	711	Pre-K–5th	6.1
4	Turie T. Small Elementary School 407 students · Pre-K–5th	407	Pre-K–5th	4.8
5	Westside Elementary School 702 students · Pre-K–5th	702	Pre-K–5th	3.9
6	Palm Terrace Elementary School 641 students · Pre-K–5th	641	Pre-K–5th	3.8
Private Schools 7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Lourdes Academy Private 219 students · Pre-K–8th	219	Pre-K–8th	7.4
2	Basilica School of St Paul Private 184 students · Pre-K–8th	184	Pre-K–8th	6.9
3	Living Faith Academy Private 225 students · Kindergarten–8th	225	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
4	Mount Calvary Academy Private 95 students · Pre-K–8th	95	Pre-K–8th	5.4

Show all 13 elementary schools in Daytona Beach

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Indigo Christian JR Academy Private Imagination Station Too Montessori Private Zamzam Knowledge Academy Private

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Campbell Middle School 842 students · 6th–8th	842	6th–8th	5.0
2	David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School 902 students · 6th–8th	902	6th–8th	5.0

High Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Seabreeze High School 1,695 students · 9th–12th	1,695	9th–12th	5.1
2	Mainland High School 1,925 students · 9th–12th	1,925	9th–12th	5.0
3	The Chiles Academy 106 students · 6th–12th	106	6th–12th	4.9
4	Richard Milburn Academy 882 students · 9th–12th	882	9th–12th	4.9
5	Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility 19 students · 6th–12th	19	6th–12th	—
6	Dept. of Corrections Educational Program 13 students · 8th–12th	13	8th–12th	—
7	Amikids Volusia 22 students · 6th–12th	22	6th–12th	—
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Father Lopez Catholic High School Private 386 students · 9th–12th	386	9th–12th	7.4

Other Schools

11 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Riverview Learning Center 67 students · Kindergarten–12th	67	Kindergarten–12th	4.6
2	Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center 81 students · Kindergarten–12th	81	Kindergarten–12th	4.3
3	Stewart Treatment Center 23 students · Kindergarten–12th	23	Kindergarten–12th	—
4	Halifax Behavioral Services 13 students · Pre-K–12th	13	Pre-K–12th	—
Private Schools 7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Blue Jay Academy Private 74 students · Kindergarten–12th	74	Kindergarten–12th	8.5
2	Monarch Academy Private 85 students · 2nd–12th	85	2nd–12th	7.8
3	Blue Jay Academy of South Daytona Private 72 students · Kindergarten–12th	72	Kindergarten–12th	7.7
4	Monarch Academy Private 83 students · 2nd–12th	83	2nd–12th	7.3
5	Halifax Academy Private 120 students · 4th–12th	120	4th–12th	6.7
6	Daytona Beach Christian Academy Private 257 students · Kindergarten–12th	257	Kindergarten–12th	4.9

Show all 11 other schools in Daytona Beach

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Beyond Borders Christian School Private

Schools in Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida · 34 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 5 ZIP codes

Median Income

$59,219

Median Home Value

$267,820

Median Rent

$1,379/mo

Population

117,044

College Educated

26%

Homeownership

60%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

16.5%

Community Profile

Daytona Beach has a median household income of $59,219. It is an area where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $267,820, with a median rent of $1,379/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.5%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Florida
Elementary: 13
Middle: 2
High: 8
Other: 11

Resources

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School District

VOLUSIA

89 schools · 62,742 students

Nearby Cities

Holly Hill (1 school)

3 mi

South Daytona (3 schools)

4 mi

Ormond Beach (13 schools)

6 mi

Port Orange (12 schools)

6 mi

New Smyrna Beach (9 schools)

14 mi

New Smyrna (1 school)

15 mi

Lake Helen (4 schools)

18 mi

Edgewater (5 schools)

19 mi

Flagler Beach (1 school)

20 mi

Deland (20 schools)

19 mi

De Leon Springs (2 schools)

Orange City (6 schools)

23 mi

Osteen (1 school)

25 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Daytona Beach, Florida

How many schools are in Daytona Beach, Florida?

Daytona Beach has 34 schools, including 19 public and 15 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Daytona Beach, Florida?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Daytona Beach is 5.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Daytona Beach, Florida?

The top-ranked school in Daytona Beach on MySchoolScout is Blue Jay Academy with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Daytona Beach, Florida?

The top-ranked elementary school in Daytona Beach on MySchoolScout is R. J. Longstreet Elementary School with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Daytona Beach, Florida?

The top-ranked middle school in Daytona Beach on MySchoolScout is Campbell Middle School with a composite score of 5.0/10.

What is the best high school in Daytona Beach, Florida?

The top-ranked high school in Daytona Beach on MySchoolScout is Father Lopez Catholic High School with a composite score of 7.4/10.

How many school districts serve Daytona Beach, Florida?

Daytona Beach is served by 1 school district: Volusia.

What is the education level in Daytona Beach, Florida?

According to Census data, 26% of adults in Daytona Beach have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Daytona Beach, Florida?

The median household income in Daytona Beach is approximately $59,219 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Daytona Beach, Florida?

Yes, Daytona Beach has 15 private schools alongside 19 public schools. The top-rated private school is Blue Jay Academy with a score of 8.5/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Daytona Beach, Florida?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Daytona Beach is 15.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Daytona Beach, Florida?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.