Public schools in Fernandina Beach, FL
10 open public schools with an address in Fernandina Beach, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,079
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
3 virtual
An overview of Fernandina Beach public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Fernandina Beach, FL: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,079 students, an average of 308 per school. The largest campus is Fernandina Beach High School (978 students), and the largest elementary school is Emma Love Hardee Elementary (639).
Every listed school belongs to Nassau. 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 14.9:1, 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 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 36% 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 Fernandina Beach
Elementary schools in Fernandina Beach
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Love Hardee Elementary Nassau | 03–05 | 639 | 14.9:1 | |
| Southside Elementary School Nassau | PK–02 | 591 | 14.1:1 |
Middle schools in Fernandina Beach
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernandina Beach Middle School Nassau | 06–08 | 721 | 18.5:1 |
High schools in Fernandina Beach
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernandina Beach High School Nassau | 09–12 | 978 | 17.5:1 | |
| Nassau Adult and Career Center Nassau · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Nassau County Community School Nassau · Alternative School | 06–12 | 76 | 19:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fernandina Beach
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contracted Residential Services Nassau · Special Education School | 09–11 | 0 | — | |
| Nassau Virtual Franchise Nassau · Virtual | KG–12 | 74 | 2:1 | |
| Nassau Virtual Instruction Program Nassau · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Nassau Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) Nassau · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.9%
- Hispanic13.9%
- Black8.1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Fernandina Beach schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,079 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fernandina Beach
How many public schools are in Fernandina Beach, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Fernandina Beach: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 3,079 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fernandina Beach?
All listed public schools with an address in Fernandina Beach belong to Nassau. 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 Fernandina Beach?
Fernandina Beach High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fernandina Beach, with 978 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fernandina Beach?
No school with an address in Fernandina Beach is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Florida.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fernandina Beach schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fernandina Beach public schools is 14.9:1, 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 Fernandina 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