Public schools in Saint Cloud, FL
10 open public schools with an address in Saint Cloud, 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
6,382
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
2 virtual
An overview of Saint Cloud public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Saint Cloud, FL: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,382 students, an average of 638 per school. The largest campus is Hickory Tree Elementary School (1,078 students).
Every listed school belongs to Osceola. 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 16.9:1, 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, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 47% 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 Saint Cloud
Elementary schools in Saint Cloud
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud Osceola · Charter | PK–08 | 550 | 22:1 | |
| Hickory Tree Elementary School Osceola | PK–05 | 1,078 | 18:1 | |
| Lakeview Elementary School Osceola | PK–05 | 752 | 16.7:1 | |
| Michigan Avenue Elementary School Osceola | PK–05 | 921 | 15.6:1 | |
| Narcoossee Elementary School Osceola | PK–05 | 839 | 16:1 | |
| Neptune Elementary School Osceola | PK–05 | 1,052 | 17:1 |
Middle schools in Saint Cloud
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narcoossee Middle School Osceola | 06–08 | 1,042 | 17.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Saint Cloud
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola Center for Early Learning Osceola | PK–PK | 0 | — | |
| Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) Osceola · Virtual | KG–12 | 148 | 4.1:1 | |
| Osceola Virtual Instruction Program Osceola · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.4%
- Hispanic56.5%
- Black7.5%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Saint Cloud schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,382 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Saint Cloud
How many public schools are in Saint Cloud, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Saint Cloud: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 6,382 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Saint Cloud?
All listed public schools with an address in Saint Cloud belong to Osceola. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
Are there charter schools in Saint Cloud?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in Saint Cloud are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Saint Cloud schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Saint Cloud public schools is 16.9:1, 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 Saint Cloud 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