Public schools in Daytona Beach, FL
17 open public schools with an address in Daytona Beach, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,022
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Daytona Beach public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Daytona Beach, FL: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,022 students, an average of 590 per school. The largest campus is Mainland High School (1,964 students), and the largest elementary school is Westside Elementary School (774).
Every listed school belongs to Volusia. 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 15.7:1, 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 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 66% 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 Daytona Beach
Elementary schools in Daytona Beach
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beachside Elementary School Volusia | PK–05 | 618 | 15.5:1 | |
| Champion Elementary School Volusia | PK–05 | 533 | 15.7:1 | |
| Palm Terrace Elementary School Volusia | PK–05 | 697 | 15.2:1 | |
| R. J. Longstreet Elementary School Volusia | PK–05 | 342 | 14.5:1 | |
| Turie T. Small Elementary School Volusia | PK–05 | 597 | 19.3:1 | |
| Westside Elementary School Volusia | PK–05 | 774 | 18.9:1 |
Middle schools in Daytona Beach
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Middle School Volusia | 06–08 | 962 | 23.1:1 | |
| David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School Volusia | 06–08 | 922 | 18.3:1 |
High schools in Daytona Beach
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dept. of Corrections Educational Program Volusia · Alternative School | 08–12 | 19 | 9.5:1 | |
| Mainland High School Volusia | 09–12 | 1,964 | 23.7:1 | |
| Richard Milburn Academy Volusia · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 771 | 35:1 | |
| Seabreeze High School Volusia | 09–12 | 1,587 | 21.6:1 | |
| The Chiles Academy Volusia · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 90 | 90:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Daytona Beach
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Behavioral Services Volusia · Special Education School | PK–12 | 9 | 3:1 | |
| Hospital Homebound Volusia · Special Education School | PK–12 | 49 | 4.7:1 | |
| Stewart Treatment Center Volusia · Alternative School | KG–12 | 18 | 9:1 | |
| Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center Volusia · Alternative School | KG–12 | 70 | 14:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.9%
- Hispanic14.9%
- Black38.5%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Daytona Beach schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,022 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Daytona Beach
How many public schools are in Daytona Beach, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Daytona Beach: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 10,022 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Daytona Beach?
All listed public schools with an address in Daytona Beach belong to Volusia. 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 Daytona Beach?
Mainland High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Daytona Beach, with 1,964 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Daytona Beach?
Yes. 2 of the 17 public schools in Daytona Beach are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Richard Milburn Academy, The Chiles Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Daytona Beach schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Daytona Beach public schools is 15.7:1, 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 Daytona 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