St. Lucie County Schools & Education
St. Lucie County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,163
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#10
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: St. Lucie County
Measured School Summary
St. Lucie County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,163 per pupil, St. Lucie County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 30% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read St. Lucie County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
53 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #10 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
93.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,163
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
53
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
St. Lucie County has 53 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What St. Lucie County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
ST. LUCIE carries most of the listed public-school system, with 52 of 53 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#10
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
ST. LUCIE
Elementary to high school visible
45,661 students
52 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ST. LUCIE is the largest listed district slice, with 52 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in St. Lucie County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in St. Lucie County, Florida
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Fifty-Three Schools Serving the Treasure Coast
St. Lucie County operates 53 public schools, including 30 elementary, 4 middle, and 13 high schools. A single district manages the education of 47,121 students across the county. The infrastructure includes seven alternative schools to support diverse learning needs.
Significant Charter School Presence
The St. Lucie district is the primary operator, overseeing 52 schools and 45,661 students. Charter schools play a major role here, representing 15.1% of all schools with 8 institutions active in the county. This variety offers parents multiple pathways and specialized curriculum choices for their children.
Urban Centers and Large High Schools
Schools are concentrated in city and suburban settings, with 24 and 20 schools respectively. Massive campuses define the high school experience, with Fort Pierce Central and Treasure Coast High each enrolling over 3,000 students. The average school size of 906 students reflects a system designed for a growing, modern population.
School Overview
Total Schools
53
in St. Lucie County
Reported Enrollment
47,121
53 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
8
15% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in St. Lucie County
53 Public Schools in St. Lucie County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 17 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 53 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT PIERCE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | ST. LUCIE | FORT PIERCE, 34981Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 3,091 |
| TREASURE COAST HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | ST. LUCIE | PORT ST LUCIE, 34953City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 3,066 |
| ST. LUCIE WEST CENTENNIAL HIGH | Profile | ST. LUCIE | PORT ST LUCIE, 34986City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,766 |
| FORT PIERCE WESTWOOD ACADEMY THE W.E.S.T. PREP MAGNET | Profile | ST. LUCIE | FORT PIERCE, 34947Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,010 |
| PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | ST. LUCIE | PORT ST LUCIE, 34952City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,748 |
| MANATEE ACADEMY K-8 | Profile | ST. LUCIE | PORT ST LUCIE, 34986City: Midsize | KG–8 | Primary | 1,664 |
| OAK HAMMOCK K-8 SCHOOL | Profile | ST. LUCIE | PORT ST LUCIE, 34953City: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 1,633 |
| ST. LUCIE WEST K-8 SCHOOL | Profile | ST. LUCIE | PORT ST LUCIE, 34986City: Midsize | KG–8 | Primary | 1,601 |
| LINCOLN PARK ACADEMY | Profile | ST. LUCIE | FORT PIERCE, 34950Suburb: Large | 6–12 | High | 1,594 |
| WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL | Profile | ST. LUCIE | PORT ST LUCIE, 34986City: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 1,522 |
| FAU/SLCSD PALM POINTE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SCHOOL @ TRADITIO | Profile | FAU LAB SCH | PORT ST LUCIE, 34987City: Midsize | KG–8 | Charter | 1,460 |
| RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL OF ST. LUCIE | Profile | ST. LUCIE | PORT ST LUCIE, 34986City: Midsize | PK–8 | Charter | 1,393 |
| SOMERSET COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY | Profile | ST. LUCIE | PORT SAINT LUCIE, 34986City: Midsize | 6–12 | Charter | 1,360 |
| ALLAPATTAH FLATS K-8 | Profile | ST. LUCIE | PORT ST LUCIE, 34987Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 1,240 |
| NORTHPORT K-8 SCHOOL | Profile | ST. LUCIE | PORT ST LUCIE, 34983City: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 1,223 |
| RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT TRADITION | Profile | ST. LUCIE | FT. LAUDERDALE, 33308Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Charter | 1,171 |
| WINDMILL POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | ST. LUCIE | PORT ST LUCIE, 34953City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 1,006 |
| SOUTHERN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | ST. LUCIE | PORT ST LUCIE, 34983City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 894 |
| FOREST GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | ST. LUCIE | FORT PIERCE, 34981Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 871 |
| BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ST. LUCIE | PORT ST LUCIE, 34984City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 835 |
FORT PIERCE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
ST. LUCIE
FORT PIERCE, 34981 / Rural: Fringe
TREASURE COAST HIGH SCHOOL
ST. LUCIE
PORT ST LUCIE, 34953 / City: Midsize
ST. LUCIE WEST CENTENNIAL HIGH
ST. LUCIE
PORT ST LUCIE, 34986 / City: Midsize
FORT PIERCE WESTWOOD ACADEMY THE W.E.S.T. PREP MAGNET
ST. LUCIE
FORT PIERCE, 34947 / Rural: Fringe
PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOL
ST. LUCIE
PORT ST LUCIE, 34952 / City: Midsize
MANATEE ACADEMY K-8
ST. LUCIE
PORT ST LUCIE, 34986 / City: Midsize
OAK HAMMOCK K-8 SCHOOL
ST. LUCIE
PORT ST LUCIE, 34953 / City: Midsize
ST. LUCIE WEST K-8 SCHOOL
ST. LUCIE
PORT ST LUCIE, 34986 / City: Midsize
LINCOLN PARK ACADEMY
ST. LUCIE
FORT PIERCE, 34950 / Suburb: Large
WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL
ST. LUCIE
PORT ST LUCIE, 34986 / City: Midsize
FAU/SLCSD PALM POINTE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SCHOOL @ TRADITIO
FAU LAB SCH
PORT ST LUCIE, 34987 / City: Midsize
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL OF ST. LUCIE
ST. LUCIE
PORT ST LUCIE, 34986 / City: Midsize
SOMERSET COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
ST. LUCIE
PORT SAINT LUCIE, 34986 / City: Midsize
ALLAPATTAH FLATS K-8
ST. LUCIE
PORT ST LUCIE, 34987 / Rural: Fringe
NORTHPORT K-8 SCHOOL
ST. LUCIE
PORT ST LUCIE, 34983 / City: Midsize
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT TRADITION
ST. LUCIE
FT. LAUDERDALE, 33308 / Rural: Fringe
WINDMILL POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ST. LUCIE
PORT ST LUCIE, 34953 / City: Midsize
BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ST. LUCIE
PORT ST LUCIE, 34984 / City: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,163
State avg $6,118
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Schools in St. Lucie County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in St. Lucie County, Florida?
St. Lucie County operates 53 public schools, including 30 elementary, 4 middle, and 13 high schools. A single district manages the education of 47,121 students across the county. The infrastructure includes seven alternative schools to support diverse learning needs.
What are the major school districts in St. Lucie County, Florida?
The St. Lucie district is the primary operator, overseeing 52 schools and 45,661 students. Charter schools play a major role here, representing 15.1% of all schools with 8 institutions active in the county. This variety offers parents multiple pathways and specialized curriculum choices for their children.
What is the school experience like in St. Lucie County?
Schools are concentrated in city and suburban settings, with 24 and 20 schools respectively. Massive campuses define the high school experience, with Fort Pierce Central and Treasure Coast High each enrolling over 3,000 students. The average school size of 906 students reflects a system designed for a growing, modern population.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.