6.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Palm Coast, Florida

14 schools · 7 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 3 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 8

Private: 6

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 6.3/10

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Choosing a school in Palm Coast?

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

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

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Palm Coast for 2026 are Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary (7.7/10), Rymfire Elementary School (7.4/10), and St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School (7.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 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

Imagine School at Town Center

Rates 7.0/10 despite 38% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 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 Palm Coast schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Palm Coast

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (12 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	76th
2	Rymfire Elementary School	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	71th
3	St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School	7.3 / 10	Elementary	—	78th
4	Imagine School at Town Center	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	64th
5	Indian Trails Middle School	6.7 / 10	Middle	+0.5	59th
6	Belle Terre Elementary School	6.4 / 10	Elementary	-0.4	53th
7	Flagler-palm Coast High School	6.3 / 10	High	-0.0	51th
8	Buddy Taylor Middle School	6.0 / 10	Middle	-0.8	45th
9	Freedomschoolers Academy	6.0 / 10	Other	—	37th
10	Christ the King Lutheran School	5.3 / 10	Elementary	—	21th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.3/10
Median household income: $75,235
Median home value: $334,350
Bachelor's degree or higher: 31%
Avg commute: 29 min
Owner-occupied homes: 82%

How Palm Coast compares

Florida rank

#153 of 280

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Florida avg (6.3)

Median household income

$75k

101% of Florida median

Schools in this city

12

About Schools in Palm Coast, Florida

Palm Coast, Florida is home to 14 schools, including 8 public schools and 6 private schools. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.3 out of 10, schools in Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast is Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary with a composite score of 7.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Palm Coast is served by 1 school district: FLAGLER. These districts collectively serve 13,503 students.

Palm Coast's community shows 31% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $75,235. The poverty rate in the area is 9.1%.

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 (14) Elementary (7) Middle (2) High (2)

Filter by Type: All Types (14) Public (8) Private (6)

Filter by Rating: All Ratings (14) Academics (8) Growth (8) Diversity (8) Resources (8)

Filter by ZIP: 32137 (7) 32164 (7)

Elementary Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary 744 students · Pre-K–5th	744	Pre-K–5th	7.7
2	Rymfire Elementary School 932 students · Pre-K–5th	932	Pre-K–5th	7.4
3	Imagine School at Town Center 856 students · Kindergarten–8th	856	Kindergarten–8th	7.0
4	Belle Terre Elementary School 1,289 students · Pre-K–7th	1,289	Pre-K–7th	6.4
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	St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Private 171 students · Pre-K–8th	171	Pre-K–8th	7.3
2	Christ the King Lutheran School Private 157 students · Kindergarten–8th	157	Kindergarten–8th	5.3
3	Casa Montessori Palm Coast Private 5 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	5	Pre-K–Kindergarten	—

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Indian Trails Middle School 1,513 students · 6th–8th	1,513	6th–8th	6.7
2	Buddy Taylor Middle School 1,325 students · 6th–8th	1,325	6th–8th	6.0

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Flagler-palm Coast High School 2,563 students · 9th–12th	2,563	9th–12th	6.3
2	Matanzas High School 1,992 students · 8th–12th	1,992	8th–12th	4.9

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Freedomschoolers Academy Private 235 students · Kindergarten–12th	235	Kindergarten–12th	6.0
2	Coastal Education Center Private 34 students · 3rd–12th	34	3rd–12th	4.4
3	Palm Coast Christian Academy Private 13 students · 2nd–12th	13	2nd–12th	—

Schools in Palm Coast

Palm Coast, Florida · 14 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$75,235

Median Home Value

$334,350

Median Rent

$1,757/mo

Population

100,966

College Educated

31%

Homeownership

82%

Avg Commute

29 min

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Community Profile

Palm Coast has a median household income of $75,235. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $334,350, with a median rent of $1,757/month. The local poverty rate of 9.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Florida
Elementary: 7
Middle: 2
High: 2
Other: 3

Resources

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School District

FLAGLER

13 schools · 13,503 students

Nearby Cities

Bunnell (4 schools)

5 mi

Flagler Beach (1 school)

6 mi

Elkton (1 school)

19 mi

Ormond Beach (13 schools)

20 mi

Crescent City (2 schools)

19 mi

Hastings (2 schools)

20 mi

Holly Hill (1 school)

Daytona Beach (34 schools)

26 mi

St. Augustine (43 schools)

26 mi

South Daytona (3 schools)

De Leon Springs (2 schools)

31 mi

Other Major Cities in Florida

Top metros statewide by school count.

Miami 497 schools Orlando 299 schools Jacksonville 296 schools Tampa 239 schools Hialeah 118 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Palm Coast, Florida

How many schools are in Palm Coast, Florida?

Palm Coast has 14 schools, including 8 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Palm Coast, Florida?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Palm Coast is 6.3 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 Palm Coast, Florida?

The top-ranked school in Palm Coast on MySchoolScout is Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Palm Coast, Florida?

The top-ranked elementary school in Palm Coast on MySchoolScout is Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Palm Coast, Florida?

The top-ranked middle school in Palm Coast on MySchoolScout is Indian Trails Middle School with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What is the best high school in Palm Coast, Florida?

The top-ranked high school in Palm Coast on MySchoolScout is Flagler-palm Coast High School with a composite score of 6.3/10.

How many school districts serve Palm Coast, Florida?

Palm Coast is served by 1 school district: Flagler.

What is the education level in Palm Coast, Florida?

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

What is the median income in Palm Coast, Florida?

The median household income in Palm Coast is approximately $75,235 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Palm Coast, Florida?

Yes, Palm Coast has 6 private schools alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School with a score of 7.3/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Palm Coast, Florida?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast, 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.