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St. Lucie School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 23 public preschools serving 18,882 students in St. Lucie School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Florida.
Public Preschools in St. Lucie School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
55 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
46,987 Students
1,124,074 Students
# Teachers
2,353 Teachers
71,061 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Lucie School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
35%
36%
% Black
33%
21%
% White
25%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,330 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,025 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$532 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$471 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,330
$11,962
Spending / Student
$10,025
$11,615
Best St. Lucie School District Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 Se Gowin Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-6730
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-6730
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Fairlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3203 Rhode Island Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5345
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5345
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
West Gate K-8 School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 Nw Cashmere Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 807-7600
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 807-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,582 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Rivers Edge Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5600 Ne Saint James Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 785-5600
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 785-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2620 Se Mariposa Ave
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-5960
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Renaissance Charter School Of St. Lucie
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Nw Cashmere Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 344-5982
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 344-5982
Gr: PK-8 | 1,415 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1661 Sw Bayshore Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
(772) 340-4720
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
(772) 340-4720
Gr: PK-5 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2250 S Jenkins Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 462-8888
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 462-8888
Gr: PK-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Allapattah Flats K-8
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12051 Nw Copper Creek Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 468-5050
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 468-5050
Gr: PK-8 | 1,312 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Floresta Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Se Floresta Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4755
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4755
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Village Green Environmental Studies School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Se Lennard Rd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-6750
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1212.
Windmill Point Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Sw Darwin Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 336-6950
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 336-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Nw Selvitz Rd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4800
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Frances K. Sweet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Avenue Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5330
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5330
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Northport K-8 School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Nw Floresta Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4700
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 1,265 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1616.
Savanna Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Se Lennard Rd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 460-3050
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 460-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1717.
Lawnwood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 S 23rd St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5740
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Oak Hammock K-8 School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Sw California Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 344-4490
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 344-4490
Gr: PK-8 | 1,704 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1919.
Lakewood Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7800 Indrio Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34951
(772) 468-5830
Fort Pierce, FL 34951
(772) 468-5830
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2020.
White City Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 W 2nd St
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-5840
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-5840
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Weatherbee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Weatherbee Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-5300
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2222.
St. Lucie Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 S 13th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5213
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5213
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Dale Cassens Education Complex
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1905 S 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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