Best Schools in St. Lucie County, FL
St. Lucie County, FL has 80 public schools (14 high, 4 middle, 42 elementary) serving 54,258 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in St. Lucie County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. Lucie County, FL
The top high schools in St. Lucie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Somerset College Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1360 Students
2. Lincoln Park Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1594 Students
3. Jensen Beach High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martin • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
4. Tradition Preparatory High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students
5. Port St. Lucie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1748 Students
6. Treasure Coast High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3066 Students
7. Fort Pierce Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3091 Students
8. St. Lucie West Centennial High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2766 Students
9. Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2010 Students
10. Performance Based Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 139 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Lucie County, FL
The top middle schools in St. Lucie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
2. Dan Mccarty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
3. Forest Grove Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 871 Students
4. Southern Oaks Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. Lucie County, FL
The top elementary schools in St. Lucie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 651 Students
2. Morningside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 669 Students
3. Jensen Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martin • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
4. Rivers Edge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 695 Students
5. Parkway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
6. Allapattah Flats K-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1240 Students
7. West Gate K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1522 Students
8. Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 794 Students
9. Creative Arts Academy Of St. Lucie
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 483 Students
10. St. Lucie West K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Lucie • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1601 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Lucie County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Lucie County, FL has a total population of 329,226 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Lucie County, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood St. Lucie County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Lucie County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Lucie County, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit St. Lucie County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. Lucie County, FL
How many schools are in St. Lucie County, FL?
St. Lucie County, FL has 80 public schools: 14 high schools, 4 middle schools and 42 elementary schools, serving 54,258 students in total.
How do schools in St. Lucie County perform on state tests?
On average, 80 schools in St. Lucie County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in St. Lucie County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Lucie County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in St Lucie County
2 places in St Lucie County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Port St Lucie (22)
- Fort Pierce (16)
School districts (1)
- St. Lucie (47 schools)