6.5 avg / 10

Best Schools in Port St. Lucie, Florida

40 schools · 26 Elementary · 2 Middle · 7 High · 5 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 27

Private: 13

Districts: 2

Avg Rating: 6.5/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie for 2026 are Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi (8.9/10), Morningside Elementary School (8.5/10), and Somerset Academy Bethany (8.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 37 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

Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi

Rates 8.9/10 despite 54% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 Port St. Lucie schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Port St. Lucie

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (37 of 40). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.5	93th
2	Morningside Elementary School	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	88th
3	Somerset Academy Bethany	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	88th
4	Somerset Academy St. Lucie	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	86th
5	Grace Christian Academy of St Lucie County, Inc	8.3 / 10	Other	—	97th
6	Grace Christian Academy of St. Lucie County, Inc	7.9 / 10	Other	—	93th
7	Bayshore Elementary School	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	72th
8	Ivy League Academy	7.5 / 10	Elementary	—	84th
9	Allapattah Flats K-8	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	68th
10	Manatee Academy K-8	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	64th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.5/10
Median household income: $76,518
Median home value: $330,950
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28%
Avg commute: 29 min
Owner-occupied homes: 83%

How Port St. Lucie compares

Florida rank

#124 of 280

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Florida avg (6.3)

Median household income

$77k

102% of Florida median

Schools in this city

37

About Schools in Port St. Lucie, Florida

Port St. Lucie's public school system covers 25 ranked schools with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 — a solid middle-tier performance for a fast-growing mid-size Florida city. The range is wide: 10 schools, or 40% of the total, score 7 or above, giving families a real choice among higher-performing options. The system skews toward elementary strength, with the top five ranked schools all at that level.

Morningside Elementary leads the city at 8.8 out of 10, the highest score among all 25 ranked schools. Rivers Edge Elementary (8.5) and the FAU/SLCSD Palm Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition (8.4) follow closely — Palm Pointe's university partnership with Florida Atlantic University makes it a notable option for families who prioritize research-based instruction. Savanna Ridge Elementary (8.1) and Windmill Point Elementary (7.7) round out the top five, all clearing the 7-point threshold that places a school in Port St. Lucie's upper tier.

The concentration of strong performers at the elementary level is worth noting for parents with younger children — the foundation years have clear high-quality options. Families with middle- or high-schoolers will need to look more closely at individual school scores, since the data shows more variability outside the elementary tier. The city's 6.2 average also reflects a meaningful number of schools below the 7-point mark, so school selection within Port St. Lucie matters more than treating the district as uniform.

Practically, parents should anchor their search around the 10 schools scoring 7 or above and check attendance boundaries early — Port St. Lucie's rapid residential growth means newer neighborhoods may feed schools with shorter track records. The Tradition area in particular has seen significant school development, and Palm Pointe's research-school model draws applicants citywide, so enrollment processes may differ from a standard neighborhood assignment. Start with Morningside and Rivers Edge as benchmarks, then work outward based on your address and grade level.

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Elementary Schools

26 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi 1,501 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,501	Kindergarten–8th	8.9
2	Morningside Elementary School 667 students · Pre-K–5th	667	Pre-K–5th	8.5
3	Somerset Academy Bethany 482 students · Kindergarten–5th	482	Kindergarten–5th	8.5
4	Somerset Academy St. Lucie 669 students · Kindergarten–8th	669	Kindergarten–8th	8.4
5	Bayshore Elementary School 871 students · Pre-K–5th	871	Pre-K–5th	7.5
6	Allapattah Flats K-8 1,312 students · Pre-K–8th	1,312	Pre-K–8th	7.3
7	Manatee Academy K-8 1,723 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,723	Kindergarten–8th	7.1
8	West Gate K-8 School 1,582 students · Pre-K–8th	1,582	Pre-K–8th	7.0
9	Mariposa Elementary School 756 students · Pre-K–5th	756	Pre-K–5th	6.8
10	Rivers Edge Elementary School 747 students · Pre-K–5th	747	Pre-K–5th	6.8

Show all 26 elementary schools in Port St. Lucie

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

Northport K-8 School Savanna Ridge Elementary School Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie Floresta Elementary School St. Lucie West K-8 School Windmill Point Elementary School Oak Hammock K-8 School Village Green Environmental Studies School Parkway Elementary School Ivy League Academy Private Sunlight Christian Academy Private Dalton Learning Center Inc. Private Calvary Christian Academy Private Woodlands Montessori School North Private Exceptional Academy for Differently-abled Learners Private I Am Academy Private

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Southport Middle School 866 students · 6th–8th	866	6th–8th	6.4
2	Southern Oaks Middle School 907 students · 6th–8th	907	6th–8th	3.6

High Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Port St. Lucie High School 1,811 students · 9th–12th	1,811	9th–12th	6.0
2	Treasure Coast High School 3,114 students · 9th–12th	3,114	9th–12th	5.6
3	St. Lucie West Centennial High 2,702 students · 9th–12th	2,702	9th–12th	5.1
4	Acceleration Academy 364 students · 8th–12th	364	8th–12th	3.2
5	St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy 24 students · 6th–12th	24	6th–12th	—
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Club Med Academies Private 104 students · 5th–12th	104	5th–12th	7.1
2	Heritage Christian School Private 38 students · 5th–12th	38	5th–12th	7.0

Other Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program 13 students · Kindergarten–12th	13	Kindergarten–12th	—
Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Grace Christian Academy of St Lucie County, Inc Private 107 students · Pre-K–12th	107	Pre-K–12th	8.3
2	Grace Christian Academy of St. Lucie County, Inc Private 110 students · Pre-K–12th	110	Pre-K–12th	7.9
3	Christ Lutheran School Private 108 students · Kindergarten–12th	108	Kindergarten–12th	6.8
4	Morningside Academy Private 596 students · Kindergarten–12th	596	Kindergarten–12th	5.9

Schools in Port St. Lucie

Port St. Lucie, Florida · 40 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 6 ZIP codes

Median Income

$76,518

Median Home Value

$330,950

Median Rent

$1,793/mo

Population

238,962

College Educated

28%

Homeownership

83%

Avg Commute

29 min

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Community Profile

Port St. Lucie has a median household income of $76,518. It is an area where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $330,950, with a median rent of $1,793/month. The local poverty rate of 8.7% 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: 26
Middle: 2
High: 7
Other: 5

Resources

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School Districts (2)

ST. LUCIE

53 schools · 46,987 students

FAU LAB SCH

2 schools · 2,834 students

Nearby Cities

Port Saint Lucie (1 school)

3 mi

Port St.lucie (1 school)

5 mi

Ft. Lauderdale (2 schools)

7 mi

Fort Pierce (33 schools)

8 mi

Jensen Beach (2 schools)

8 mi

Palm City (4 schools)

10 mi

Stuart (24 schools)

13 mi

Indiantown (3 schools)

21 mi

Hobe Sound (6 schools)

21 mi

Vero Beach (27 schools)

Okeechobee (15 schools)

29 mi

Sebastian (7 schools)

33 mi

West Palm Beach (1 school)

33 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Port St. Lucie, Florida

How many schools are in Port St. Lucie, Florida?

Port St. Lucie has 40 schools, including 27 public and 13 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Port St. Lucie, Florida?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Port St. Lucie is 6.5 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 Port St. Lucie, Florida?

The top-ranked school in Port St. Lucie on MySchoolScout is Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Port St. Lucie, Florida?

The top-ranked elementary school in Port St. Lucie on MySchoolScout is Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Port St. Lucie, Florida?

The top-ranked middle school in Port St. Lucie on MySchoolScout is Southport Middle School with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What is the best high school in Port St. Lucie, Florida?

The top-ranked high school in Port St. Lucie on MySchoolScout is Club Med Academies with a composite score of 7.1/10.

How many school districts serve Port St. Lucie, Florida?

Port St. Lucie is served by 2 school districts: St. Lucie, Fau Lab Sch.

What is the education level in Port St. Lucie, Florida?

According to Census data, 28% of adults in Port St. Lucie have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Port St. Lucie, Florida?

The median household income in Port St. Lucie is approximately $76,518 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Port St. Lucie, Florida?

Yes, Port St. Lucie has 13 private schools alongside 27 public schools. The top-rated private school is Grace Christian Academy of St Lucie County, Inc with a score of 8.3/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Port St. Lucie, Florida?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Port St. Lucie is 17.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Port St. Lucie, 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.