Public schools in Key West, FL
15 open public schools with an address in Key West, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,391
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
4
3 virtual
An overview of Key West public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Key West, FL: 6 elementary, 8 high, 1 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,391 students, an average of 293 per school. The largest campus is Key West High School (1,337 students), and the largest elementary school is Horace O'Bryant School (1,011).
Every listed school belongs to Monroe. 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 15.9:1, 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 4 charter schools, 3 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 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 49% 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 Key West
Elementary schools in Key West
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Adams Elementary School Monroe | PK–05 | 674 | 15.9:1 | |
| Horace O'Bryant School Monroe | PK–08 | 1,011 | 14.7:1 | |
| May Sands Montessori School Monroe · Charter | PK–08 | 90 | 90:1 | |
| Monroe Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) Monroe · Virtual | KG–05 | 0 | — | |
| Poinciana Elementary School Monroe | PK–05 | 556 | 13.6:1 | |
| Sigsbee Charter School Monroe · Charter | KG–08 | 531 | 106.2:1 |
High schools in Key West
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key West High School Monroe | 09–12 | 1,337 | 17.4:1 | |
| Keys Center Monroe · Alternative School | 05–12 | 9 | 9:1 | |
| Lower Keys Academic Connections for Excellence Monroe · Alternative School | 06–12 | 12 | 6:1 | |
| Monroe County Detention Center Monroe · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Monroe Juvenile Detention Center Monroe · Alternative School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Monroe Virtual Franchise Monroe · Virtual | 06–12 | 20 | — | |
| Somerset Island Prep Monroe · Charter | 09–12 | 88 | — | |
| The College of the Florida Keys Academy Monroe · Charter | 09–12 | 62 | 62:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Key West
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Virtual Instruction Program Monroe · Virtual | KG–12 | 1 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.2%
- Hispanic38.3%
- Black25.1%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Key West schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,391 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Key West
How many public schools are in Key West, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Key West: 6 elementary, 8 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,391 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Key West?
All listed public schools with an address in Key West belong to Monroe. 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 Key West?
Key West High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Key West, with 1,337 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Key West?
Yes. 4 of the 15 public schools in Key West are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including May Sands Montessori School, Sigsbee Charter School, Somerset Island Prep. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Key West schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Key West public schools is 15.9:1, 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 Key West 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