Public schools in Stuart, FL
24 open public schools with an address in Stuart, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
24
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,907
24 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
3
2 virtual
An overview of Stuart public schools
The federal directory lists 24 public schools in Stuart, FL: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 8 combined or other. The 24 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,907 students, an average of 454 per school. The largest campus is Martin County High School (2,055 students), and the largest elementary school is Port Salerno Elementary School (730).
Every listed school belongs to Martin. 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 17.1:1, 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 3 charter 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, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 44% 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 Stuart
Elementary schools in Stuart
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake Elementary School Martin | PK–05 | 443 | 13:1 | |
| Felix a Williams Elementary School Martin | PK–05 | 500 | 15.2:1 | |
| J. D. Parker School of Technology Martin | PK–05 | 531 | 17.1:1 | |
| Pinewood Elementary School Martin | KG–05 | 658 | 16.5:1 | |
| Port Salerno Elementary School Martin | PK–05 | 730 | 16.6:1 | |
| The Hope Charter Center for Autism Martin · Charter · Special Education School | PK–08 | 97 | 7.5:1 |
Middle schools in Stuart
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School Martin | 06–08 | 911 | 18.6:1 | |
| Murray Middle School Martin | 06–08 | 564 | 17.1:1 | |
| Stuart Middle School Martin | 06–08 | 777 | 19.9:1 |
High schools in Stuart
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Advanced Learning Center Martin · Charter | 09–12 | 288 | 32:1 | |
| Martin County High School Martin | 09–12 | 2,055 | 22.1:1 | |
| Martin County Jail Martin · Alternative School | 09–12 | 1 | — | |
| Martin S.a.i.l.s Martin · Special Education School | 12–12 | 8 | — | |
| South Fork High School Martin | 09–12 | 1,775 | 20.6:1 | |
| Spectrum Academy Martin · Alternative School | 06–12 | 169 | 19.9:1 | |
| Teen Parent Martin | 06–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Stuart
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ese Homebound Martin · Special Education School | PK–12 | 5 | — | |
| Martin County Virtual School Martin · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Martin Virtual Instruction Program Martin · Virtual | PK–12 | 0 | — | |
| PK Early Intervention Martin | PK–PK | 262 | — | |
| Port Salerno Learning Center Martin · Special Education School | PK–PK | 0 | — | |
| Prekindergarten Programs Martin | PK–PK | 9 | — | |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy Martin · Charter | KG–12 | 1,082 | 16.6:1 | |
| Willoughby Learning Center Martin · Alternative School | PK–12 | 42 | 4.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.5%
- Hispanic38.2%
- Black7%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Stuart schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,907 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Stuart
How many public schools are in Stuart, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 24 open public schools with a location address in Stuart: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 8 combined or other. Together they reported 10,907 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Stuart?
All listed public schools with an address in Stuart belong to Martin. 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 Stuart?
Martin County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Stuart, with 2,055 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Stuart?
Yes. 3 of the 24 public schools in Stuart are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Clark Advanced Learning Center, The Hope Charter Center for Autism, Treasure Coast 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 Stuart schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Stuart public schools is 17.1:1, 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 Stuart 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