Public schools in Starke, FL
9 open public schools with an address in Starke, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,509
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
3 virtual
An overview of Starke public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Starke, FL: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 4 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,509 students, an average of 279 per school. The largest campus is Bradford High School (785 students), and the largest elementary school is Bradford Elementary School (745).
Every listed school belongs to Bradford. 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 18.8:1, 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.
School choice options include 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 60% 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 Starke
Elementary schools in Starke
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Elementary School Bradford | PK–06 | 745 | 18.8:1 | |
| Starke Elementary School Bradford | PK–06 | 568 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Starke
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Middle School Bradford | 07–08 | 408 | 21.5:1 |
High schools in Starke
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford High School Bradford | 09–12 | 785 | 23.8:1 | |
| North Florida Technical College Bradford · Career and Technical School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Starke
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Virtual Franchise With FLVS Bradford · Virtual | KG–12 | 2 | — | |
| Bradford Virtual Instruction Program Bradford · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Bradford Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) Bradford · Virtual | KG–12 | 1 | — | |
| Rainbow Center Bradford | PK–PK | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.6%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black25.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Starke schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,509 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Starke
How many public schools are in Starke, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Starke: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 2,509 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Starke?
All listed public schools with an address in Starke belong to Bradford. 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 Starke?
Bradford High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Starke, with 785 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Starke?
No school with an address in Starke 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 Starke schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Starke public schools is 18.8:1, 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 Starke 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