Excellent
#215 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 6% in state
Valley Ridge Academy
Elementary School · St. Johns · Ponte Vedra, FL
A St. Johns elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 GREENLEAF DR, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
- Math 83% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Ridge Academy score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 81% across the 11-year record (2014–2024).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valley Ridge Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,316
Median home value
$590,200
Median rent
$3,444/mo
College educated
68.5%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartram Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 1,111 | Compare → |
| Palm Valley AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 1,498 | Compare → |
| Duval Charter School at Flagler CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 4.6 mi | 950 | Compare → |
| Liberty Pines AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 1,948 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
St. Johns
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #5 of 46
- District spending per student
- $9,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Ridge Academy is listed in ST. JOHNS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Ridge Academy
Valley Ridge Academy is a public elementary school in Ponte Vedra, FL, part of St. Johns, serving approximately 1,267 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Ridge Academy
What grades does Valley Ridge Academy serve?
Valley Ridge Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Valley Ridge Academy?
Valley Ridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Ridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Ridge Academy is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Ridge Academy rank in FL?
Valley Ridge Academy ranks #215 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Valley Ridge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Ridge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Valley Ridge Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Ridge Academy has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Valley Ridge Academy a charter school?
No, Valley Ridge Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Ridge Academy a Title I school?
No, Valley Ridge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Ridge Academy?
15.6% of students at Valley Ridge Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Johns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (904) 547-4090
- Area population (ZIP 32081)
- 27,365
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32081; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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