Public schools in Debary, FL
5 open public schools with an address in Debary, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,550
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
28.2:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
3 virtual
An overview of Debary public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Debary, FL: 2 elementary, 3 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,550 students, an average of 310 per school. The largest campus is Debary Elementary School (780 students).
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 28.2:1, higher 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, 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 26% 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 Debary
Elementary schools in Debary
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debary Elementary School Volusia | PK–05 | 780 | 15.3:1 | |
| The Reading Edge Academy Volusia · Charter | KG–06 | 328 | 41:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Debary
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program Volusia · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Volusia Online Learning-Flvs (Franchise) Volusia · Virtual | KG–12 | 442 | — | |
| Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District Provided Volusia · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.8%
- Hispanic26.9%
- Black8.4%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Debary schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,550 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Debary
How many public schools are in Debary, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Debary: 2 elementary, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 1,550 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Debary?
All listed public schools with an address in Debary belong to Volusia. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
Are there charter schools in Debary?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Debary are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including The Reading Edge Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Debary schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Debary public schools is 28.2:1, higher 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 Debary 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