St. Johns School District
School District · St Augustine, Florida
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
51
26 elem, 7 mid, 15 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,990
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
51
26 elem, 7 mid, 15 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,990
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Evaluating St. Johns?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge St. Johns as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Palencia Elementary School
St. Augustine · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School
Ponte Vedra Beach · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ketterlinus Elementary School
St. Augustine · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#9 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,990
$1,771 vs Florida median
District size
51,434 students
Much larger than Florida median
The short answer
St. Johns ranks #9 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. St. Johns's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 44 schools. Its top-rated schools are Palencia Elementary School (9.5/10), Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School (9.2/10), and Ketterlinus Elementary School (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.5/10 despite 16% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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. Johns schools.
Top-Rated Schools in St. Johns
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (44 of 51). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palencia Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Ketterlinus Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Valley Ridge Academy | 9.0 / 10 |
| 5 | R. B. Hunt Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Osceola Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Ocean Palms Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Otis A. Mason Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Crookshank Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Durbin Creek Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
See all 51 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About St. Johns
St. Johns County School District serves 51,434 students across 55 schools in northeast Florida. With 46 ranked schools averaging 6.8 out of 10, the district performs well above most Florida peers — and several individual schools push that average significantly higher. The district's scale gives families a wide range of options, from early elementary through secondary programs.
Elementary performance is where St. Johns stands out most clearly. Otis A. Mason Elementary leads the district with a 9.1 out of 10, the highest score among all ranked schools. James A. Webster Elementary follows at 9.0, and Crookshank Elementary scores 8.9 — putting three schools within a fraction of a point of each other near the top of the district. Osceola Elementary (8.6) and Ponte Vedra Palm Valley-Rawlings Elementary (8.5) round out the five strongest elementary options, giving families in different parts of the county access to high-performing schools without crossing large distances.
The district-wide average of 6.8 out of 10 across 46 ranked schools signals consistent quality rather than a handful of outliers pulling numbers up. When the top school scores 9.1 and the average holds at 6.8, the floor across the district is meaningfully higher than in systems where elite schools mask weaker ones. Parents researching schools outside the top five will still find a competitive baseline.
St. Johns County is a practical choice for families who prioritize academic performance as a primary factor. The concentration of high-scoring elementary schools suggests strong early foundations, and the district's size — 55 schools total — means enough variety to match different student needs. Parents comparing districts should note that the 9.1 top score and 6.8 average together reflect a system where strong results are distributed, not concentrated in just one or two schools. Starting a school search here with the rated schools list gives a clear, data-driven path to narrowing options by neighborhood and grade level.
District Map
Schools in St. Johns, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St. Johns with test data.
Schools in St. Johns
51 schools Elementary Schools 26
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 15
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- St Augustine
- Total Enrollment
- 51,434
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,896
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Johns?
St. Johns has 51 schools in total — 26 elementary, 7 middle, and 15 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St. Johns?
The average composite rating for St. Johns is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in St. Johns?
St. Johns spends $9,990 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Johns?
The average student-teacher ratio in St. Johns is 17.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in St. Johns?
Palencia Elementary School is the highest-rated school in St. Johns with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in St. Johns?
Across schools in St. Johns with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St. Johns compare to other districts in Florida?
St. Johns has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 51 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.8%
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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.
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