2024 Best Public Elementary Schools in Florida

• Bay District Schools, FL•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  14 reviews

Middle school student: I am in 8th grade at RLA, and feel the school is very safe. The school cares about keeping students safe and puts on activities to keep kids involved and challenges us. One thing I really like is that when students make recommendations for classes or activities, the school listens and adds electives and activities. Talking to friends that go to other schools in town, I wouldn’t change anything about my school.... Read 14 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 335

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Sarasota County Schools, FL•

• 2-12

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  366 reviews

Senior: I've attended Pine View School from 2nd grade through 12th grade. This place is great and offers many advanced classes for those who are consistently performing above their grade level. Once a student reaches high school, they have so much freedom in what classes they take and what path they want to go down with their academics. This school teaches kids to be independent and work hard. On the other hand, unfortunately, being gifted comes with its fair share of consequences as well. The levels of depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses here is much higher than at other schools. Consistently pushing oneself to ace rigorous courses takes a toll on one's mental health. Pine View has good resources and understanding staff when it comes to this, but all I want to say is that it is NOT FOR EVERYONE. Just because you or your child are gifted does not mean you should attend. Be prepared to have your limits tested... I hope you have a good work ethic! Personally, I owe PV everything.... Read 366 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,745

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Boca Raton, FL•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.58 out of 5  109 reviews

Middle school student: Starting at FAU High in fall 2023 is going to be amazing! The open house was super welcoming, and I felt right at home. The school is so clean and well-maintained, which shows how much they care about their students. The staff was beyond helpful in showing me around and making me feel comfortable. I can't wait to begin my academic journey there.... Read 109 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,294

• Student-teacher ratio 30:1

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  118 reviews

Alum: Overall, I would rate iprep a 10/10. It’s a great school with the best teachers. One thing I like the most about this school is that it’s a small school so it greatly helps with connections with the students and teachers. Because of this, teachers will help every single one of you and guide you to success. I can guarantee that every student will be accepted to college.... Read 118 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 873

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Tallahassee, FL•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  814 reviews

Freshman: I love Flordia State University because it offers me so many opportunities socially, academically, and creatively. For the sake of this response, I will focus on the latter. In my hometown, I was not provided with many creative outlets. I felt alone in my creative interests, such as photography, film/cinematography, creative writing, etc. I thought that these interests would never help me in my career. However, after coming to FSU, I have seen so many opportunities that involve creativity! I have joined the screenwriting club, have had peers model for my photography, have had professors edit my poetry, and have talked with professors about psychology within literature. Many advisors, professors, mentors, and peers have helped guide me down the best path for me, utilizing my creativity so that I may prosper in life. I no longer feel alone in my creative pursuits.... Read 814 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,825

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Online School•

• Palm Beach County School District, FL•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  59 reviews

Junior: This school is amazing, and is perfect for anyone who has a super busy schedule, like me! I have a rigorous ballet schedule, that requires my focus and attendance most of the hours of the day. Because of FLVS, I am able to continue to pursue my passion for dance and get an excellent education, at the same time! The teachers are so dedicated and are constantly checking in on us, and providing help when needed. The course homepage is super easy to navigate around and makes learning fun and stress-free. It would be nice to see some updates in the course resources, however. Most of the videos and pictures are old, and sometimes glitchy. With some simple renovations, this school would become even better.... Read 59 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 177

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Jackson County Schools, FL•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  26 reviews

Junior: I have attended Malone High School since Kindergarten, and I have grown to love the school and its staff. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. The teachers and staff are very supportive of each other and their students. I have enjoyed seeing the school grow, and am proud of how accepting it is. There are not as many scholastic opportunities available for students because of it being such a small school. I hope that more advanced classes are able to be integrated into the curriculum so that students have more room to excel.... Read 26 reviews

• grade A

• Students 572

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Pembroke Pines, FL•

• Public School•

• K-5

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  12 reviews

Alum: Wonderful teachers and staff. Good curriculum and teaching overall. The only thing i would change is how much focus they put on scores, rather than students understanding lessons.... Read 12 reviews

• grade A

• Students 699

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Gainesville, FL•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  166 reviews

Junior: I love PK Yonge, the atmosphere and community I have made there and will continue to make there are so welcoming. It really feels like a family. I love how small the school is because everyone knows each other. Although, as any school or place of business, there are flaws. I feel as though admin could be more organized and more considerate to their employees and students. Obviously I know that no one is perfect, and it can be extremely hard to maintain and control students from the ages of 5-18. I also recognize that this can be very stressful, and they are very good about not letting this part of the job show. Us students really appreciate this. Even though the curriculum and courses are very rigorous and challenging, I am so grateful for the teachers, admins, and the janitors hard efforts as they are able to keep school mostly manageable. I would recommend PKY to anyone in my area because of how welcoming and how well the prepare you for the future.... Read 166 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,261

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• St. Johns County School District, FL•

• PK, K-8

• grade A

• Students 2,190

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• St. Johns County School District, FL•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: Excellent learning environment. Caring Staff. Wonderful parents. A nice neighborhood full of large spacious houses. Excellent potential for students to be want they choose and start on a path towards future greatness! Safety is now covered by outsourced, well trained security who place all the concerns of Staff and Children while maintaining a safe environment ahead of any personal concerns. A great place for children to start!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 903

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• St. Johns County School District, FL•

• PK, K-8

• grade A

• Students 1,560

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Sumter School District, FL•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  242 reviews

Sophomore: The Villages have recently built a new campus for middle and high school in Middleton. Despite the fact that I believe this is a major waste of money, probably only exists for tax purposes and whatnot, this is a solid school all around. There are some significant problems, such as a good amount of men in the high school being particularly rude or annoying from my experience, but the school itself has great education and a fantastic sports program. However, my main issue comes in the cell phone policy. Teachers and staff are required to put phones in lockers before every period starts. This is laughably mishandled because it doesn't solve any of the true issues with phone usage. People will still break the rules surrounding phones, and people following the rules get punished for it. Aside from those complaints and a couple personal grievances that most likely won't affect others attending, TVCS is an excellent school.... Read 242 reviews

• grade A

• Students 3,346

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• St. Johns County School District, FL•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 874

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Seminole County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: If you are looking for a place for your child to thrive, grow, and be challenged to the best of their unique abilities... Choices in Learning is the best. The curriculum, teachers, extracurriculars are top-notch. The parents and community is positive and welcoming.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 670

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• St. Johns County School District, FL•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: Truly an amazing school! The teachers truly care! The best part is that believe kids should still have fun while learning! My daughter gets upset very easy and her teach is 10xs more understand than her old school. My son struggles in reading they have done one on one reading with him and he is almost on level! I am blessed to be part of such a wonderful school.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A

• Students 911

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Seminole County Public Schools, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.56 out of 5  18 reviews

Middle School Student: Seminole Science is a great school because the teachers are very nice and care about their students. Academically, the material is easy to understand and when it is tough, the teachers help with understanding it. The students are also very friendly as well. Overall, Seminole Science is a very great school!... Read 18 reviews

• grade A

• Students 490

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• St. Johns County School District, FL•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Teachers are engaged and responsive. Safe environment. Beautiful campus. Extracurricular activities including sports, band and robotics club are excellent. Great surrounding neighborhood. Been here 2 years and kids are very happy with the school.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,250

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• St. Johns County School District, FL•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Alum: I studied in Timberlin Creek Elementary from 2009- 2014 and I had a really good experience. The school is decently diverse and there is a good balance between education and fun! The education was up to par, I loved all my teachers.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,172

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• St. Johns County School District, FL•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: Liberty Pines is a great school! The class sizes are small so you really get a chance to know everyone! The teachers are great as well.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,424

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Seminole County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 777

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Online School•

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.48 out of 5  23 reviews

Sophomore: I want to emphasize one thing about HVS: its not for everyone. If you have a hard time staying motivated in traditional in person schooling, make sure you think hard before you sign up full time at this school. A big part of HVS is having the self discipline to get things done. The teachers are typically super helpful, but you have to attend live lessons and ask for help when you need it. With that being said, I think this school is great for motivated students who want more flexibility in their learning, either to work, volunteer, and generally decide how you structure your time. As long as you submit 3 or more assignments in each of your classes per week (you can turn in work 24/7) you'll remain in good standing. You can also resubmit most assignments up to 3 times for a better score which is awesome for High School students hoping to get a higher GPA. For mature or advanced students, I think its the perfect learning environment. Overall, course content is helpful and interesting.... Read 23 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,671

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• St. Johns County School District, FL•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 910

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Collier County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 713

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• St. Johns County School District, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 2.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: My 2 kids enjoyed a lot all the years that they been there, the teachers are amazing, all the staff are wonderful.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,267

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1