Public schools in Fort Pierce, FL
23 open public schools with an address in Fort Pierce, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
23
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,745
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
6 magnet · 2 virtual
An overview of Fort Pierce public schools
The federal directory lists 23 public schools in Fort Pierce, FL: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high, 4 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,745 students, an average of 685 per school. The largest campus is Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students), and the largest elementary school is Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies (786).
Every listed school belongs to St. Lucie. 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 16.2:1, similar to 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, 6 magnet schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% 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 Fort Pierce
Elementary schools in Fort Pierce
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester A. Moore K8 Academy of Success St. Lucie | PK–08 | 470 | 17.4:1 | |
| Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie St. Lucie · Magnet | KG–08 | 515 | 14.7:1 | |
| Fairlawn Elementary School St. Lucie · Magnet | PK–05 | 653 | 15.9:1 | |
| Frances K. Sweet Elementary School St. Lucie · Magnet | PK–05 | 439 | 17.6:1 | |
| Lakewood Park Elementary School St. Lucie | PK–05 | 645 | 17.9:1 | |
| Lawnwood Elementary School St. Lucie | PK–05 | 765 | 15.9:1 | |
| Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies St. Lucie · Magnet | PK–08 | 786 | 15.7:1 | |
| St. Lucie Elementary School St. Lucie | PK–05 | 722 | 17.6:1 | |
| Weatherbee Elementary School St. Lucie | PK–05 | 726 | 19.2:1 | |
| White City Elementary School St. Lucie | PK–05 | 493 | 16.4:1 |
Middle schools in Fort Pierce
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan McCarty Middle School St. Lucie | 06–08 | 657 | 15.6:1 | |
| Forest Grove Middle School St. Lucie | 06–08 | 855 | 19.4:1 |
High schools in Fort Pierce
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data House St. Lucie · Alternative School | 06–12 | 3 | 3:1 | |
| Fort Pierce Central High School St. Lucie | 09–12 | 3,178 | 26.7:1 | |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet St. Lucie · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,956 | 21.6:1 | |
| Lincoln Park Academy St. Lucie · Magnet | 06–12 | 1,667 | 23.5:1 | |
| Mosaic Digital Academy (St. Lucie Virtual Franchise) Pt St. Lucie · Virtual | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Pace Center for Girls Treasure Coast St. Lucie · Alternative School | 06–12 | 46 | 9.2:1 | |
| Performance Based Preparatory Academy St. Lucie · Alternative School | 09–12 | 87 | 10.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fort Pierce
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Cassens Education Complex St. Lucie · Alternative School | PK–12 | 218 | 8.7:1 | |
| Independence Classical Academy St. Lucie · Charter | KG–12 | 557 | 13.6:1 | |
| Mosaic Digital Academy K-12 St. Lucie · Virtual | KG–12 | 251 | 20.9:1 | |
| St. Lucie Detention Center St. Lucie · Alternative School | KG–12 | 56 | 14:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.1%
- Hispanic35.1%
- Black40.4%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Fort Pierce schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,745 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fort Pierce
How many public schools are in Fort Pierce, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 23 open public schools with a location address in Fort Pierce: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 15,745 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fort Pierce?
All listed public schools with an address in Fort Pierce belong to St. Lucie. 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 Fort Pierce?
Fort Pierce Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fort Pierce, with 3,178 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fort Pierce?
Yes. 1 of the 23 public schools in Fort Pierce are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Independence Classical Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fort Pierce schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fort Pierce public schools is 16.2:1, similar to 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 Fort Pierce 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