6.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Green Cove Springs, Florida

13 schools · 3 Elementary · 2 Middle · 4 High · 4 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 9

Private: 4

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 6.2/10

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

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Elementary · Clay. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Middle · Clay. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Green Cove Springs for 2026 are Shadowlawn Elementary School (9.0/10), Lake Asbury Elementary School (7.8/10), and Lake Asbury Junior High School (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 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

Shadowlawn Elementary School

Rates 9.0/10 despite 53% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Green Cove Springs schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Green Cove Springs

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Shadowlawn Elementary School	9.0 / 10	Elementary	+2.3	95th
2	Lake Asbury Elementary School	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	78th
3	Lake Asbury Junior High School	7.5 / 10	Middle	+0.2	73th
4	Green Cove Springs Junior High School	6.9 / 10	Middle	-0.6	62th
5	R. C. Bannerman Learning Center	5.8 / 10	High	+0.7	41th
6	Seamark Ranch	5.8 / 10	Other	—	33th
7	Springs Academy Inc.	5.6 / 10	Other	—	26th
8	Clay High School	5.5 / 10	High	-1.7	36th
9	Amikids Clay County	5.3 / 10	High	—	20th
10	Amikids Clay County	4.3 / 10	High	-0.7	14th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.2/10
Median household income: $80,698
Median home value: $292,300
Bachelor's degree or higher: 31%
Avg commute: 33 min
Owner-occupied homes: 82%

How Green Cove Springs compares

Florida rank

#165 of 280

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Florida avg (6.3)

Median household income

$81k

108% of Florida median

Schools in this city

11

About Schools in Green Cove Springs, Florida

Green Cove Springs, Florida serves families through 8 ranked public schools, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 across the district. That puts the city in solid territory — half of its schools score 7 or higher, a meaningful threshold that separates competent from strong performers. The elementary tier is where the city shines brightest, with three of the top five schools serving grades K–5.

Shadowlawn Elementary leads the city at 8.9 out of 10, the highest-rated school in Green Cove Springs and a standout at any scale. Lake Asbury Elementary follows at 8.5, making the two top-ranked schools the clearest starting point for families with young children. Charles E. Bennett Elementary rounds out the elementary tier at 7.7, keeping the lower grades well above the city average. All three clear the 7-point mark, which means families with elementary-age kids have multiple strong options within the same city.

The middle and high school picture is more moderate. Lake Asbury Junior High scores 7.3 — above average and the strongest option at that level. R.C. Bannerman Learning Center represents the high school tier at 6.6, the lowest-rated school in the top five. The gap between the elementary and secondary tiers is real: parents who prioritize continuity should map which elementary feeders connect to which middle and high schools before committing to a neighborhood.

For practical planning, the concentration of strong performers in the elementary grades gives families with younger children the most options. The city's 50% rate of schools scoring 7 or better is a meaningful benchmark — it signals a district where above-average outcomes are achievable, not just possible in isolated pockets. Parents with middle or high school students will want to dig into school-level data more carefully, since the range narrows at those grades. Proximity to specific schools matters here; Green Cove Springs is compact enough that address-level zoning will likely determine access more than school choice policy.

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Elementary Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Shadowlawn Elementary School 716 students · Pre-K–6th	716	Pre-K–6th	9.0
2	Lake Asbury Elementary School 849 students · Pre-K–6th	849	Pre-K–6th	7.8
3	Charles E. Bennett Elementary School 574 students · Pre-K–6th	574	Pre-K–6th	4.2

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lake Asbury Junior High School 994 students · 7th–8th	994	7th–8th	7.5
2	Green Cove Springs Junior High School 792 students · 7th–8th	792	7th–8th	6.9

High Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	R. C. Bannerman Learning Center 213 students · 6th–12th	213	6th–12th	5.8
2	Clay High School 1,706 students · 9th–12th	1,706	9th–12th	5.5
3	Amikids Clay County 43 students · 6th–12th	43	6th–12th	4.3
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	Amikids Clay County Private 44 students · 6th–12th	44	6th–12th	5.3

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Contracted Residential Services 11 students · Pre-K–12th	11	Pre-K–12th	—
Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Seamark Ranch Private 52 students · Kindergarten–12th	52	Kindergarten–12th	5.8
2	Springs Academy Inc. Private 156 students · Kindergarten–12th	156	Kindergarten–12th	5.6
3	Congregational Holiness Church School Private 9 students · 1st–11th	9	1st–11th	—

Schools in Green Cove Springs

Green Cove Springs, Florida · 13 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$80,698

Median Home Value

$292,300

Median Rent

$1,370/mo

Population

33,592

College Educated

31%

Homeownership

82%

Avg Commute

33 min

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Community Profile

Green Cove Springs has a median household income of $80,698. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $292,300, with a median rent of $1,370/month. The local poverty rate of 7.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Florida
Elementary: 3
Middle: 2
High: 4
Other: 4

Resources

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School District

CLAY

54 schools · 39,362 students

Nearby Cities

Fleming Island (4 schools)

7 mi

Middleburg (13 schools)

9 mi

Orange Park (30 schools)

11 mi

Saint Johns (13 schools)

11 mi

Florahome (1 school)

20 mi

Jacksonville (295 schools)

22 mi

Ponte Vedra (5 schools)

21 mi

Keystone Heights (3 schools)

St. Augustine (44 schools)

Other Major Cities in Florida

Top metros statewide by school count.

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Green Cove Springs, Florida

How many schools are in Green Cove Springs, Florida?

Green Cove Springs has 13 schools, including 9 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Green Cove Springs, Florida?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Green Cove Springs is 6.2 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 Green Cove Springs, Florida?

The top-ranked school in Green Cove Springs on MySchoolScout is Shadowlawn Elementary School with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Green Cove Springs, Florida?

The top-ranked elementary school in Green Cove Springs on MySchoolScout is Shadowlawn Elementary School with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Green Cove Springs, Florida?

The top-ranked middle school in Green Cove Springs on MySchoolScout is Lake Asbury Junior High School with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best high school in Green Cove Springs, Florida?

The top-ranked high school in Green Cove Springs on MySchoolScout is R. C. Bannerman Learning Center with a composite score of 5.8/10.

How many school districts serve Green Cove Springs, Florida?

Green Cove Springs is served by 1 school district: Clay.

What is the education level in Green Cove Springs, Florida?

According to Census data, 31% of adults in Green Cove Springs have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Green Cove Springs, Florida?

The median household income in Green Cove Springs is approximately $80,698 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Green Cove Springs, Florida?

Yes, Green Cove Springs has 4 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is Seamark Ranch with a score of 5.8/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Green Cove Springs, Florida?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Green Cove Springs is 12.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Green Cove Springs, 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.