St. Lucie School District
School District · Port St Lucie, Florida
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
50
29 elem, 4 mid, 13 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,177
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
50
29 elem, 4 mid, 13 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,177
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Evaluating St. Lucie?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge St. Lucie 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.
Fairlawn Elementary School
Fort Pierce · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies
Fort Pierce · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Morningside Elementary School
Port St. Lucie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#49 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,177
+$416 vs Florida median
District size
46,987 students
Much larger than Florida median
The short answer
St. Lucie ranks #49 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. St. Lucie's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 47 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fairlawn Elementary School (9.0/10), Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies (8.7/10), and Morningside Elementary School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 57% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 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. Lucie schools.
Top-Rated Schools in St. Lucie
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (47 of 50). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairlawn Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Morningside Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Somerset Academy Bethany | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Somerset Academy St. Lucie | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Somerset College Preparatory Academy | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Bayshore Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Allapattah Flats K-8 | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Manatee Academy K-8 | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 50 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About St. Lucie
St. Lucie County School District serves nearly 47,000 students across 53 schools on Florida's Treasure Coast. With 47 of those schools ranked, the district carries an average score of 6.2 out of 10 — a useful baseline for parents sorting through options in a mid-size district of this scale.
Performance varies meaningfully across the district, and the top tier stands well above that average. Fairlawn Elementary leads all ranked schools with a 9.0 out of 10, making it the clear frontrunner for families prioritizing elementary academics. Morningside Elementary follows closely at 8.9, and Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie — which integrates arts into its elementary curriculum — earns an 8.6. Rivers Edge Elementary and Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies both score 8.4, with Gaines offering a technology-focused program for families drawn to STEM pathways starting at the elementary level. All five top performers sit significantly above the district's 6.2 average, giving parents concrete targets to prioritize in their search.
What stands out in St. Lucie is the concentration of high-performing schools at the elementary level, and the variety of specialized programs among them. Families have real choices beyond neighborhood assignment — a dedicated arts academy and an emerging-technologies academy both rank among the district's best, which is notable in a district of this size.
Parents comparing St. Lucie to neighboring districts should weigh that 6.2 district average alongside the strong ceiling those top five schools represent. The spread between the average and the top-rated school — nearly three full points — signals that school selection within the district matters considerably. For families with elementary-age children especially, the data points toward a handful of schools that consistently outperform. Visiting early, understanding enrollment and magnet application timelines, and cross-referencing school scores with proximity to home will give parents the clearest picture when making a final call.
District Map
Schools in St. Lucie, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St. Lucie with test data.
Schools in St. Lucie
50 schools Elementary Schools 29
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 13
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Port St Lucie
- Total Enrollment
- 46,987
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,360
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Lucie?
St. Lucie has 50 schools in total — 29 elementary, 4 middle, and 13 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St. Lucie?
The average composite rating for St. Lucie is 5.9/10. 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. Lucie?
St. Lucie spends $12,177 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Lucie?
The average student-teacher ratio in St. Lucie is 19.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in St. Lucie?
Fairlawn Elementary School is the highest-rated school in St. Lucie with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in St. Lucie?
Across schools in St. Lucie with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St. Lucie compare to other districts in Florida?
St. Lucie has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 50 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.3%
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Compare St. Lucie with neighboring districts in the state.
- Miami-dade (536)
- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
- Seminole (76)
- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
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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