Best Schools in St. Augustine, Florida
46 schools · 19 Elementary · 6 Middle · 12 High · 9 Other
Choosing a school in St. Augustine?
Use this page to compare every school in St. Augustine by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Blind PK-8 School (fsdb)
Elementary · Deaf/blind. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Wards Creek Elementary School
Elementary · St. Johns. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Crookshank Elementary School
Elementary · St. Johns. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in St. Augustine for 2026 are Blind PK-8 School (fsdb) (8.7/10), Wards Creek Elementary School (8.1/10), and Crookshank Elementary School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 30 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.
Schools
46
34 public · 12 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$417,000
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
46
34 public · 12 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$417,000
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.7/10 despite 55% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 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 St. Augustine schools.
Top-Rated Schools in St. Augustine
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 30 rated schools; 46 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blind PK-8 School (fsdb) | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Wards Creek Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Crookshank Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Timberlin Creek Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Gamble Rogers Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | R J Murray Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Osceola Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Otis A. Mason Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Palencia Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Blind High School (fsdb) | 6.9 / 10 |
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
- 6.0/10
- Median household income
- $97,177
- Median home value
- $417,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 81%
26% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How St. Augustine compares
Florida rank
#202 of 286
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Florida avg (6.3)
Median household income
$97k
130% of Florida median
Schools in this city
42
St. Johns runs 85% of St. Augustine's public schools
St. Augustine touches 2 districts, but St. Johns is the one most addresses actually attend.
St. Johns accounts for 29 of 34 public schools (85%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 5.
Among 30 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.4 to 8.7 — the spread is inside St. Augustine, not a citywide average.
- St. Johns29 public · 85%
- Deaf/blind5 public · 15%
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.
Elementary Schools
19 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.7 |
| 2 | 1,210 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 3 | 662 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 4 | 1,345 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 |
| 5 | 688 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 6 | 700 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 7 | 708 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 8 | 398 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 |
| 9 | 130 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.6 |
| 10 | 1,988 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.1 |
Show all 19 elementary schools in St. Augustine
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 904 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 | ||
| 2 | 745 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 | ||
| 3 | 1,535 students · 6th–8th | 5.1 | ||
| 4 | 80 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 | ||
| 5 | 633 students · 6th–8th | 4.7 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | The Pioneer SchoolPrivate 49 students · 6th–8th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 2 | 171 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 |
| 3 | 1,695 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 4 | 1,485 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
| 5 | 208 students · 8th–12th | 5.6 |
| 6 | 2,375 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 |
| 7 | 92 students · 12th–12th | 4.9 |
| 8 | 64 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 |
| 9 | 67 students · 5th–12th | 3.4 |
| 10 | 51 students · 9th–12th | — |
Show all 12 high schools in St. Augustine
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 347 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 2 | 41 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.2 | ||
| 3 | 15 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
Private Schools6 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 77 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Victory Preparatory SchoolPrivate 176 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 224 students · Pre-K–11th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Moultrie Montessori SchoolPrivate 42 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | 55 students · 3rd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | Ark Christian AcademyPrivate 17 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Florida · 46 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.
Schools by Level
- State
- Florida
- Elementary
- 19
- Middle
- 6
- High
- 12
- Other
- 9
Resources
School Districts (2)
Other Major Cities in Florida
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in St. Augustine, Florida
How many schools are in St. Augustine, Florida?
St. Augustine has 46 schools, including 34 public and 12 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 6.0 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 St. Augustine, Florida?
The top-ranked school in St. Augustine on MySchoolScout is Blind PK-8 School (fsdb) with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in St. Augustine, Florida?
The top-ranked elementary school in St. Augustine on MySchoolScout is Blind PK-8 School (fsdb) with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best middle school in St. Augustine, Florida?
The top-ranked middle school in St. Augustine on MySchoolScout is Gamble Rogers Middle School with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best high school in St. Augustine, Florida?
The top-ranked high school in St. Augustine on MySchoolScout is Blind High School (fsdb) with a composite score of 6.9/10.
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 12 private schools alongside 34 public schools. The top-rated private school is Beacon of Hope Christian School with a score of 7.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Augustine, Florida?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in St. Augustine is 16.4:1. 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 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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.