Public schools in Atlantic Beach, FL
6 open public schools with an address in Atlantic Beach, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,530
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Atlantic Beach public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Atlantic Beach, FL: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,530 students, an average of 422 per school. The largest campus is Mayport Coastal Science Middle School (821 students), and the largest elementary school is Seaside Charter Beaches (484).
Every listed school belongs to Duval. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 18% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Atlantic Beach
Elementary schools in Atlantic Beach
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Academy Duval | PK–05 | 289 | 19.3:1 | |
| Atlantic Beach Elementary School Duval | PK–05 | 482 | 16.6:1 | |
| Mayport Elementary School Duval · Magnet | PK–05 | 429 | 13.4:1 | |
| Seaside Charter Beaches Duval · Charter | PK–08 | 484 | 13.1:1 |
Middle schools in Atlantic Beach
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayport Coastal Science Middle School Duval · Magnet | 06–08 | 821 | 21.1:1 |
High schools in Atlantic Beach
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Science Education Center Duval · Alternative School | 09–12 | 25 | 8.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.3%
- Hispanic14.5%
- Black14.7%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Atlantic Beach schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,530 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Atlantic Beach
How many public schools are in Atlantic Beach, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Atlantic Beach: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,530 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Atlantic Beach?
All listed public schools with an address in Atlantic Beach belong to Duval. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Atlantic Beach?
Marine Science Education Center reported the largest high-school enrollment in Atlantic Beach, with 25 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Atlantic Beach?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Atlantic Beach are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Seaside Charter Beaches. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Atlantic Beach schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Atlantic Beach public schools is 15:1, lower than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Atlantic Beach guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities