6.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in St. Cloud, Florida

16 schools · 9 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High · 3 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 13

Private: 3

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 6.6/10

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

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

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

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

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

The short answer

The top-rated schools in St. Cloud for 2026 are Canoe Creek K-8 (9.2/10), Osceola Virtual Franchise (secondary) (9.1/10), and Narcoossee Elementary School (7.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 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

Canoe Creek K-8

Rates 9.2/10 despite 52% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 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. Cloud schools.

Top-Rated Schools in St. Cloud

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Canoe Creek K-8	9.2 / 10	Elementary	+2.7	97th
2	Osceola Virtual Franchise (secondary)	9.1 / 10	Other	+0.8	96th
3	Narcoossee Elementary School	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	71th
4	Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud	7.3 / 10	Elementary	-0.5	69th
5	Hickory Tree Elementary School	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	61th
6	Narcoossee Middle School	6.9 / 10	Middle	+0.3	61th
7	St. Cloud Middle School	6.8 / 10	Middle	+0.6	60th
8	Lakeview Elementary School	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	54th
9	St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School	6.4 / 10	Elementary	—	49th
10	St. Cloud Elementary School	6.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.0	46th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.6/10
Median household income: $82,366
Median home value: $350,567
Bachelor's degree or higher: 32%
Avg commute: 37 min
Owner-occupied homes: 78%

How St. Cloud compares

Florida rank

#101 of 280

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Florida avg (6.3)

Median household income

$82k

110% of Florida median

Schools in this city

15

About Schools in St. Cloud, Florida

St. Cloud, Florida has 13 ranked public schools with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 — a solid baseline for a mid-size city. Four schools, or 31% of the ranked total, hit the 7-or-above threshold, giving families with school-age children real options across multiple neighborhoods. The city's elementary tier carries the most strength, with several schools clustered in the high-6 to mid-7 range and one clear standout at the top.

Canoe Creek K-8 leads all St. Cloud schools with a 9.0 out of 10 — the highest score in the city and a mark that places it among Florida's stronger elementary programs. It serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade, meaning families who land in its zone get continuity across the critical elementary and early middle school years without a school transition. Hickory Tree Elementary follows at 7.9, and Narcoossee Elementary and Michigan Avenue Elementary round out the top tier at 7.2 and 7.0, respectively. The elementary landscape here is the main draw: parents who prioritize early-grades academics have four legitimate high-performing options to evaluate.

The middle school picture narrows. Narcoossee Middle School scores 6.9, just below the top-tier threshold, and represents the strongest middle grades option in the city's data. Families should factor that transition point into their planning — a student leaving Canoe Creek K-8 at 8th grade, or exiting one of the strong elementaries, will be moving into a middle school environment that performs meaningfully below their feeder school.

For parents weighing a move to St. Cloud, school zone matters more here than in cities where performance is distributed evenly. The gap between the top school (9.0) and the city average (6.8) is 1.2 points — a meaningful spread that makes address-level research worth doing before committing to a neighborhood. Start with Canoe Creek K-8's attendance boundary, then work outward. If that zone isn't accessible, the three other 7-plus elementaries offer a strong fallback, especially for families with younger children where the elementary years are the immediate priority.

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Elementary Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Canoe Creek K-8 1,197 students · Pre-K–8th	1,197	Pre-K–8th	9.2
2	Narcoossee Elementary School 1,479 students · Pre-K–5th	1,479	Pre-K–5th	7.4
3	Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud 590 students · Pre-K–8th	590	Pre-K–8th	7.3
4	Hickory Tree Elementary School 984 students · Pre-K–5th	984	Pre-K–5th	6.9
5	Lakeview Elementary School 773 students · Pre-K–5th	773	Pre-K–5th	6.5
6	St. Cloud Elementary School 763 students · Pre-K–5th	763	Pre-K–5th	6.1
7	Michigan Avenue Elementary School 904 students · Pre-K–5th	904	Pre-K–5th	6.0
8	Neptune Elementary School 978 students · Pre-K–5th	978	Pre-K–5th	5.0
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 Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Private 287 students · Pre-K–8th	287	Pre-K–8th	6.4

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Narcoossee Middle School 1,390 students · 6th–8th	1,390	6th–8th	6.9
2	St. Cloud Middle School 1,200 students · 6th–8th	1,200	6th–8th	6.8
3	Harmony Middle School 1,077 students · 6th–8th	1,077	6th–8th	4.3

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	St. Cloud High School 2,369 students · 9th–12th	2,369	9th–12th	6.1

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Osceola Virtual Franchise (secondary) 203 students · Kindergarten–12th	203	Kindergarten–12th	9.1
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	Arts Thereafter Christian School Private 74 students · Kindergarten–11th	74	Kindergarten–11th	5.7
2	Christ Centered Academics Private 16 students · Kindergarten–11th	16	Kindergarten–11th	—

Schools in St. Cloud

St. Cloud, Florida · 16 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes

Median Income

$82,366

Median Home Value

$350,567

Median Rent

$1,639/mo

Population

94,157

College Educated

32%

Homeownership

78%

Avg Commute

37 min

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Community Profile

St. Cloud has a median household income of $82,366. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $350,567, with a median rent of $1,639/month. The local poverty rate of 8.9% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 37 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Florida
Elementary: 9
Middle: 3
High: 1
Other: 3

Resources

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School District

OSCEOLA

86 schools · 74,289 students

Nearby Cities

Harmony (2 schools)

8 mi

Kissimmee (86 schools)

9 mi

Miami (7 schools)

10 mi

Hialeah Gardens (1 school)

13 mi

Belle Isle (2 schools)

17 mi

Intercession City (1 school)

15 mi

Poinciana (3 schools)

17 mi

Vineland (1 school)

18 mi

Orlando (299 schools)

20 mi

Celebration (5 schools)

18 mi

Davenport (16 schools)

21 mi

Winter Park (21 schools)

25 mi

Haines City (11 schools)

23 mi

Windermere (10 schools)

24 mi

Gotha (2 schools)

25 mi

Other Major Cities in Florida

Top metros statewide by school count.

Jacksonville 296 schools Tampa 239 schools Hialeah 118 schools Pensacola 89 schools Tallahassee 83 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in St. Cloud, Florida

How many schools are in St. Cloud, Florida?

St. Cloud has 16 schools, including 13 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in St. Cloud is 6.6 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. Cloud, Florida?

The top-ranked school in St. Cloud on MySchoolScout is Canoe Creek K-8 with a composite score of 9.2/10.

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

The top-ranked elementary school in St. Cloud on MySchoolScout is Canoe Creek K-8 with a composite score of 9.2/10.

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

The top-ranked middle school in St. Cloud on MySchoolScout is Narcoossee Middle School with a composite score of 6.9/10.

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

The top-ranked high school in St. Cloud on MySchoolScout is St. Cloud High School with a composite score of 6.1/10.

How many school districts serve St. Cloud, Florida?

St. Cloud is served by 1 school district: Osceola.

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

According to Census data, 32% of adults in St. Cloud have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

The median household income in St. Cloud is approximately $82,366 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in St. Cloud, Florida?

Yes, St. Cloud has 3 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School with a score of 6.4/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in St. Cloud is 16.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in St. Cloud, 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.