6.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in St. Augustine, Florida

44 schools · 21 Elementary · 6 Middle · 11 High · 6 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 34

Private: 10

Districts: 2

Avg Rating: 6.6/10

Estimated Scores: 23%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.6/10
Median household income: $97,177
Median home value: $417,000
Bachelor's degree or higher: 43%
Avg commute: 26 min
Owner-occupied homes: 81%

How St. Augustine compares

Florida rank

#102 of 280

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Florida avg (6.4)

Median household income

$97k

130% of Florida median

Schools in this city

39

About Schools in St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine's public school landscape offers genuine range. The city has 32 ranked public schools with an average score of 6.7 out of 10. More than half — 17 of 32 schools, or 53% — score 7 or higher. That means the citywide average, while solid, understates what the top performers actually deliver.

The strongest performers are concentrated at the elementary level. Otis A. Mason Elementary leads all 32 ranked schools with a 9.2 out of 10. James A. Webster Elementary follows at 9.1. Crookshank Elementary scores 8.8, and both Ketterlinus and Osceola Elementary score 8.6. Five elementary schools clearing 8.5 is a meaningful cluster — families with children in early grades have access to high-caliber options here, assuming their address falls within the right attendance zone.

Performance is not uniform. Nearly half the city's ranked schools score below 7, which means where a family lives and which grade band they're researching both shape the outcome significantly. The range from the city's top school to those near the lower end runs more than three points — wide enough that school selection has real consequences. Parents should treat St. Augustine as a city where research by neighborhood pays off, rather than assuming the above-average citywide score applies equally across all assignments.

Practically, start with your home address and filter by grade band before comparing schools. St. Augustine's 6.7 average is a reasonable headline, but the 9.2 at Otis A. Mason Elementary and the four additional schools above 8.5 tell the more relevant story for families who can access them. Confirm attendance zones early and check individual school scores — the citywide number confirms this is a strong market overall, but it won't identify the best school for your specific situation.

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Elementary Schools

21 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	OTIS A. MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 700 students · Pre-K–5th	700	Pre-K–5th	9.1
2	JAMES A. WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 532 students · Pre-K–5th	532	Pre-K–5th	9.0
3	CROOKSHANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 662 students · Pre-K–5th	662	Pre-K–5th	8.9
4	OSCEOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 688 students · Pre-K–5th	688	Pre-K–5th	8.6
5	KETTERLINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 398 students · Pre-K–5th	398	Pre-K–5th	8.4
6	R. B. HUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 534 students · Pre-K–5th	534	Pre-K–5th	8.0
7	PALENCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 708 students · Pre-K–5th	708	Pre-K–5th	7.8
8	W. DOUGLAS HARTLEY ELEMENTARY 564 students · Pre-K–5th	564	Pre-K–5th	7.7
9	PINE ISLAND ACADEMY 1,721 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,721	Kindergarten–8th	7.3
10	MILL CREEK ACADEMY 1,988 students · Pre-K–8th	1,988	Pre-K–8th	7.2
11	TIMBERLIN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1,345 students · Pre-K–5th	1,345	Pre-K–5th	6.7
12	PICOLATA CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1,000 students · Pre-K–5th	1,000	Pre-K–5th	6.7
13	WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1,210 students · Pre-K–5th	1,210	Pre-K–5th	6.4
14	DEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (FSDB) 85 students · Pre-K–5th	85	Pre-K–5th	6.0
15	BLIND PK-8 SCHOOL (FSDB) 66 students · Pre-K–8th	66	Pre-K–8th	4.8
16	ST. AUGUSTINE PUBLIC MONTESSORI SCHOOL (SAPMS) 130 students · Kindergarten–6th	130	Kindergarten–6th	3.2
Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	GROWING TOGETHER BEHAVIORAL CENTER Private 41 students · Pre-K–5th	41	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
2	CATHEDRAL PARISH SCHOOL Private 244 students · Pre-K–8th	244	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	ISLAND PREP Private 150 students · Kindergarten–5th	150	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
4	TURNING POINT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 241 students · Pre-K–8th	241	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	MOULTRIE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 27 students · Pre-K–5th	27	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	SEBASTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 633 students · 6th–8th	633	6th–8th	7.7
2	R J MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL 745 students · 6th–8th	745	6th–8th	7.2
3	GAMBLE ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL 904 students · 6th–8th	904	6th–8th	6.9
4	PACETTI BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL 1,535 students · 6th–8th	1,535	6th–8th	6.7
5	DEAF MIDDLE SCHOOL (FSDB) 80 students · 6th–8th	80	6th–8th	6.6
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	THE PIONEER SCHOOL Private 32 students · 6th–8th	32	6th–8th	Not Rated

High Schools

11 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	DEAF HIGH SCHOOL (FSDB) 171 students · 9th–12th	171	9th–12th	7.0
2	ST. JOHNS TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL 208 students · 8th–12th	208	8th–12th	6.6
3	BLIND HIGH SCHOOL (FSDB) 108 students · 9th–12th	108	9th–12th	5.9
4	PEDRO MENENDEZ HIGH SCHOOL 1,485 students · 9th–12th	1,485	9th–12th	5.6
5	ST. JOHNS COMMUNITY CAMPUS 64 students · 9th–12th	64	9th–12th	5.4
6	LIFE WORK/PROJECT SEARCH 92 students · 12th–12th	92	12th–12th	5.1
7	ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL 1,695 students · 9th–12th	1,695	9th–12th	4.7
8	TOCOI CREEK HIGH SCHOOL 2,375 students · 9th–12th	2,375	9th–12th	4.6
9	GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN 67 students · 5th–12th	67	5th–12th	3.5
10	FIRST COAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 51 students · 9th–12th	51	9th–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	ST GERARD CAMPUS INC Private 12 students · 9th–12th	12	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	THE EVELYN HAMBLEN CENTER 41 students · Kindergarten–12th	41	Kindergarten–12th	6.2
2	ST. JOHNS VIRTUAL FRANCHISE 347 students · Kindergarten–12th	347	Kindergarten–12th	5.2
3	THERAPEUTIC LEARNING CENTER 15 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	15	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
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	BEACON OF HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 81 students · Kindergarten–12th	81	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	VICTORY PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 161 students · Kindergarten–12th	161	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
3	ARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 16 students · 1st–11th	16	1st–11th	Not Rated

Schools in St. Augustine

St. Augustine, Florida · 44 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 5 ZIP codes

Median Income

$97,177

Median Home Value

$417,000

Median Rent

$1,673/mo

Population

159,928

College Educated

43%

Homeownership

81%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Community Profile

St. Augustine has a median household income of $97,177. It is a well-educated community where 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $417,000, with a median rent of $1,673/month. The local poverty rate of 8.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Florida
Total Schools: 44
Elementary: 21
Middle: 6
High: 11
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.6/10

Resources

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School Districts (2)

ST. JOHNS

55 schools · 51,434 students

DEAF/BLIND

5 schools · 510 students

Nearby Cities

Elkton (1 school)

14 mi

Ponte Vedra (5 schools)

15 mi

Hastings (2 schools)

15 mi

Ponte Vedra Beach (6 schools)

19 mi

Saint Johns (13 schools)

18 mi

San Mateo (1 school)

24 mi

Green Cove Springs (13 schools)

23 mi

Jacksonville Beach (9 schools)

27 mi

Palm Coast (14 schools)

26 mi

Palatka (12 schools)

25 mi

Neptune Beach (4 schools)

28 mi

Fleming Island (4 schools)

26 mi

Bunnell (4 schools)

31 mi

Atlantic Beach (6 schools)

32 mi

Orange Park (30 schools)

29 mi

Other Major Cities in Florida

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in St. Augustine, Florida

How many schools are in St. Augustine, Florida?

St. Augustine has 44 schools, including 34 public and 10 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in St. Augustine is 6.6 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in St. Augustine, Florida?

The top-ranked school in St. Augustine on MySchoolScout is Otis A. Mason Elementary School with a composite score of 9.1/10.

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

The top-ranked elementary school in St. Augustine on MySchoolScout is Otis A. Mason Elementary School with a composite score of 9.1/10.

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

The top-ranked middle school in St. Augustine on MySchoolScout is Sebastian Middle School with a composite score of 7.7/10.

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

The top-ranked high school in St. Augustine on MySchoolScout is Deaf High School (fsdb) with a composite score of 7.0/10.

How many school districts serve St. Augustine, Florida?

St. Augustine is served by 2 school districts: St. Johns, Deaf/blind.

What is the education level in St. Augustine, Florida?

According to Census data, 43% of adults in St. Augustine have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in St. Augustine, Florida?

The median household income in St. Augustine is approximately $97,177 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in St. Augustine, Florida?

Yes, St. Augustine has 10 private schools alongside 34 public schools. The top-rated private school is Beacon of Hope Christian School with a score of 8.0/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in St. Augustine is 16.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in St. Augustine, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.