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#966 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Morningside Academy

School

2180 SE MORNINGSIDE BLVD, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

596

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

596

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#966 of 1,462

In Port St. Lucie

#10 of 12

public schools

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About Morningside Academy

Morningside Academy is a private school in Port St. Lucie, FL. Morningside Academy serves approximately 596 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

Morningside Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #966 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares0.4 pts below FL schools

5.9

This school 5.9 · Average
FL avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Morningside Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Morningside Academy compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Port St. Lucie, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

This School

20.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

596

This School

1,092

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.9

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 50% vs 0%

Hispanic 21.6% vs 0%

Black 14.6% vs 0%

Asian 4.9% vs 0%

Morningside Academy Port St. Lucie Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Morningside Academy (this school)	—	596	15.5:1	5.9
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.2 mi	667	15.5:1	8.5
SOUTHPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.4 mi	866	18.8:1	6.4
VILLAGE GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCHOOL	1.4 mi	597	19.9:1	4.7
MARIPOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.8 mi	756	17.2:1	6.8
FLORESTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.2 mi	651	16.7:1	6.1
PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOL	2.4 mi	1,811	24.5:1	6.0
ACCELERATION ACADEMY	2.6 mi	364	72.8:1	3.2
BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.2 mi	871	17.4:1	7.5
TREASURE COAST HIGH SCHOOL	4.5 mi	3,114	27.6:1	5.6
NORTHPORT K-8 SCHOOL	4.8 mi	1,265	17.3:1	6.7
SAVANNA RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.9 mi	471	14.7:1	6.4
WINDMILL POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.9 mi	1,058	17.9:1	5.7
ST. LUCIE WEST K-8 SCHOOL	5.2 mi	1,663	18.3:1	6.0
ST. LUCIE WEST CENTENNIAL HIGH	5.3 mi	2,702	24.1:1	5.1
OAK HAMMOCK K-8 SCHOOL	5.3 mi	1,704	19.8:1	5.4
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL OF ST. LUCIE	5.8 mi	1,415	17.9:1	6.2
SOMERSET ACADEMY BETHANY	6.0 mi	482	21:1	8.5
SOMERSET ACADEMY ST. LUCIE	6.2 mi	669	17.2:1	8.4
MANATEE ACADEMY K-8	6.2 mi	1,723	19.8:1	7.1
WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL	6.5 mi	1,582	18.2:1	7.0

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention

C 3.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 67%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 6.4 / 10

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Enrollment 596

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 50.0%

Hispanic 21.6%

Black 14.6%

Two or More 8.2%

Asian 4.9%

Native American 0.5%

Pacific Islander 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2180 SE MORNINGSIDE BLVD, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Morningside Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, THE PURE ACADEMY (rated 6.0/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Port St.lucie), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Port St. Lucie, see our Port St. Lucie schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	0.2 mi	667	8.5
SOUTHPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	0.4 mi	866	6.4
I AM ACADEMY Port St. Lucie	0.6 mi	16	—
THE PURE ACADEMY Port St.lucie	0.6 mi	140	6.0
VILLAGE GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	1.4 mi	597	4.7
MARIPOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	1.8 mi	756	6.8
CLUB MED ACADEMIES Port St. Lucie	2.2 mi	104	7.1
FLORESTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	2.2 mi	651	6.1
CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	2.3 mi	108	6.8
PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	2.4 mi	1,811	6.0
ACCELERATION ACADEMY Port St. Lucie	2.6 mi	364	3.2
JENSEN BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Jensen Beach	3.0 mi	1,657	6.1
FELIX A WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Stuart	4.1 mi	512	7.6
BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	4.2 mi	871	7.5
SAVANNA RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	4.9 mi	471	6.4
TREASURE COAST HIGH SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	4.5 mi	3,114	5.6
IVY LEAGUE ACADEMY Port St. Lucie	4.5 mi	127	7.5
DALTON LEARNING CENTER INC. Port St. Lucie	4.6 mi	72	6.3
NORTHPORT K-8 SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	4.8 mi	1,265	6.7
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	5.1 mi	38	7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 34952 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,123

Median Home Value

$242,100

Median Rent

$1,635/mo

Population

41,679

College Educated

23.8%

Homeownership

72.6%

Avg Commute

26.8 min

Poverty Rate

11.9%

Median Age

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HERNANDO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Brooksville, FL	371	5.9
MASTERS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Hialeah, FL	415	5.9
TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Deltona, FL	601	5.8
ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Margate, FL	443	6.1
BROACH SCHOOL OF JACKSONVILLE Orange Park, FL	365	6.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Morningside Academy

What grades does Morningside Academy serve?

Morningside Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Morningside Academy?

Morningside Academy has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Morningside Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Morningside Academy is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Morningside Academy rank in FL?

Morningside Academy ranks #966 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Morningside Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Morningside Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Morningside Academy a private school?

Yes, Morningside Academy is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Morningside Academy a religious school?

Morningside Academy has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 56 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 56 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 596
Gender Split: 46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 39
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Friends (Quaker)
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: St. Lucie County
Phone: (772) 335-2096

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