Public schools in Saint Johns, FL
12 open public schools with an address in Saint Johns, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,965
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Saint Johns public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Saint Johns, FL: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,965 students, an average of 1,451 per school. The largest campus is Creekside High School (2,479 students), and the largest elementary school is Liberty Pines Academy (1,795).
Every listed school belongs to St. Johns. 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 18.4:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 11% 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 Johns
Elementary schools in Saint Johns
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cunningham Creek Elementary School St. Johns | PK–05 | 730 | 14.9:1 | |
| Durbin Creek Elementary School St. Johns | PK–05 | 1,090 | 15.5:1 | |
| Hallowes Cove Academy St. Johns | KG–08 | — | — | |
| Hickory Creek Elementary School St. Johns | PK–05 | 669 | 14.9:1 | |
| Julington Creek Elementary School St. Johns | PK–05 | 923 | 16.5:1 | |
| Liberty Pines Academy St. Johns | PK–08 | 1,795 | 18.4:1 | |
| Patriot Oaks Academy St. Johns | KG–08 | 1,473 | 17.3:1 |
Middle schools in Saint Johns
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit Cove Middle School St. Johns | 06–08 | 1,157 | 20.7:1 | |
| Switzerland Point Middle School St. Johns | 06–08 | 1,282 | 20:1 |
High schools in Saint Johns
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartram Trail High School St. Johns | 09–12 | 2,153 | 24.9:1 | |
| Beachside High School St. Johns | 09–12 | 2,214 | 25.4:1 | |
| Creekside High School St. Johns | 09–12 | 2,479 | 22.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.1%
- Hispanic14.7%
- Black4.2%
- Asian10.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Saint Johns schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,965 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Saint Johns
How many public schools are in Saint Johns, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Saint Johns: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 15,965 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Saint Johns?
All listed public schools with an address in Saint Johns belong to St. Johns. 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 Saint Johns?
Creekside High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Saint Johns, with 2,479 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Saint Johns?
No school with an address in Saint Johns 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 Saint Johns schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Saint Johns public schools is 18.4:1, 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 Saint Johns 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