2022 Places with the Best Public Schools in Florida

• Suburb of Jacksonville, FL

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  22 reviews

Current Resident: Palm Valley is a nice community. It is a bit of a melting pot of people from across the United States who have come here. It is friendly and very safe. I would say it is one of the safer communities across the country. It is great that you are at the beach, can play golf and can travel to other cities/communities very easily. It is centrally located from many other great places that are easy to get to.... Read 22 reviews

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• Population 20,115

• Suburb of Jacksonville, FL

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  10 reviews

Current Resident: Sawgrass is amazing, in the area I live everything you could possibly need is no more than 10 minutes away from where I live. One of my favorite things is that there are a couple of different grocery store options, but i would love to see a Trader Joes pop up. The closest one is 20 minutes away!... Read 10 reviews

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• Population 4,634

Current Resident: Cocoa Beach is a small town where everyone knows each other if you're a local. Tourists are constantly everywhere, often making the streets filled with traffic, the restaurants busy and the beaches crowded. There are many town driven gatherings such as Friday Fest in which there are a low amount of tourists there. The beaches can be blue and clear but a lot of the time they are dark and murky. The beach and the river are the main activities so if you don't live on one of them then it can be boring. It is a special environment with many options to stay active. The food is unique and special to this area because of the majority of locally developed restaurants and lack of chain restaurants.... Read 42 reviews

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• Population 11,316

Former Resident: Good shopping, great schools, good and affordable housing. Near Siesta Key beaches. Great place for kids to grow up.... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 4,700

Current Resident: It’s a nice calm place to live where the crime rate is very low. I enjoy living here, the people are pretty nice, and they have some fun activities to do around here. One thing I don’t like about this place is that everything closes so early. There are very few things open after midnight. But one thing I like is how close Cape Canaveral is to Port Canaveral so it makes it very easy to go on cruises which is quite nice. I like how nice the police officers are around here and I like how helpful they are. I like how reliable the bus transportation is and that you can always get an uber. I like how nice and comfortable the public library is. I like how safe the city is. I like all the restaurant options that the city has available. I like how nice the apartments and condos are that are available. I like how the beach is within walking distance. I like that there are so many hotels available in the city. I like we have two decent grocery stores in the city.... Read 8 reviews

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• Population 9,979

• Suburb of Jacksonville, FL

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  104 reviews

Current Resident: Wonderful community! Very safe with great schools and neighborhoods. Lived here my entire life and have enjoyed the people here and all the opportunities to serve the community!... Read 104 reviews

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• Population 34,469

Current Resident: We bought our home in May 2017. Gulf Gate Village is a corridor of successful boutique shops and restaurants that contribute to the rising value of the neighborhood homes. It's close to Siesta Key, and the homes are concrete block ranch style homes that were the retirement homes for the civic generation in the mid-1970s. Landmarks include, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, The Chelsea Center, and Gulf Gate Village Library.... Read 26 reviews

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• Population 11,118

Niche User: Honestly, a fantastic area. Removed from downtown so you don't have to get caught up in everything that entails. Quick commute to the beach. Lots of stores close by. Most of the neighbors are families so you don't have to worry about anything crazy. Weather in unbelievable. Great place.... Read 14 reviews

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• Population 2,437

Current Resident: Overall it is a great community basically 8 to 10 minutes away from Siesta Key beach. 10 minutes away to get to main street where a lot of great restaurants. Plenty of shopping centers and big stores Costco Macy’s Home Depot and Lowe’s are you name it it’s all within 10 minutes... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 4,875

Niche User: The Sarasota area is great for Florida.There is an avid appreciation for art and a real emphasis on making things look and feel nice. Like all cities in Florida, there is an alarming number of senior citizens, but generally the atmosphere is friendly and accepting. If I am to pick a city in Florida, Sarasota would definitely be in my top 3!... Read 21 reviews

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• Population 6,125

Niche User: This area is probably one of the best in the country. We just built a new mall and we have siesta key the number one beach in the country. The weather is perfect and the restaurants are great.... Read 9 reviews

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• Population 9,921

Current Resident: Malabar is a very close-knit neighborhood, although quite rural. It has many farmers, with a lot of farmland and pastures. It feels safe and has a low crime rate. The schools are very good and have a nice list to choose from with different specialties for each school. Overall, it is a quaint, small, community to raise a family and is welcoming.... Read 17 reviews

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• Population 2,955

Current Resident: S Patrick shores is part of the county even though mailing address is part of satellite beach. Taxes are lower than city of Satellite and homes are relatively affordable for a quiet beach town. Top rated schools and low crime. Brevard County as a whole needs to work on infrastructure so power and water issues annoying during bad storms. Overall I love it here. All worth it.... Read 15 reviews

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• Population 7,053

• Suburb of Jacksonville, FL

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  86 reviews

Current Resident: We came from Broward County. Rented for a year before putting an offer on a house. We love it here, especially in Eagle Harbor. Lots of great things to do with your family. We have great schools, and many people move their family here for the great schools, so you will meet many involved and invested parents. We rarely have to leave the island as we've got everything we need right here. Though when we do need to leave, it is a bit of a drive.... Read 86 reviews

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• Population 29,505

• Suburb of Jacksonville, FL

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  Rating 4.47 out of 5  36 reviews

Current Resident: Amazing neighbors and neighborhoods that take pride in their appearance, especially for the holidays! Crosswater Halloween and a Christmas events are epic. You will find younger kids riding bikes and playing outdoors everywhere in a safe and warm environment. The local amenities Spray and Splash water parks\pools are perhaps the best in the country. Full bar and affordable food makes every day or spring and summer a blast. Nocatee is definitely Florida’s best kept secret. Plenty of nature preserves, bike trails, pickleball courts, and amazing beaches for surf and sun. Come visit and you’ll be hooked.... Read 36 reviews

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• Population 19,601

Current Resident: Awesome town! Small, tight knit community with all the local beach flare. Friendly people with Patrick Air-force Base just to the north. The city of Melbourne is right over the causeways so hospitals and shopping are close by. Great for retirees and families.... Read 58 reviews

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• Population 11,093

• Suburb of Orlando, FL

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  311 reviews

Current Resident: I moved to Oviedo Florida in 2017. We built our first home here in a gated community near A-rated schools. I attended Oviedo High School, which is known for Its academic performance. My school offered several AP classes and dual enrollment opportunities for me. In addition, Oviedo Is also becoming more urbanized. Historically, Oviedo was a small rural town near Orlando, FL. But, as land keeps developing, so does the community around it. There are several shops and restaurants along Mitchel Hammock rode and Alafaya. The Oviedo mall is even being remodeled to house hundreds of new modern-style apartments. There are many new medical facilities and daycare centers right around the corner. Oviedo, FL is definitely one of the best places to live in Florida!... Read 311 reviews

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• Population 39,405

• Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL

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  Rating 4.65 out of 5  20 reviews

Current Resident: Highland Beach is a small town about 2 miles long. We have our own water system, library, post office, police, fire station and town hall. The area is well kept and safe.... Read 20 reviews

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• Population 4,244

Current Resident: Indian Harbour Beach FL is a central east coastal town. It lies between the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River. People can relax or picnic in the beachfront parks or stroll through Gleason Park , which has a small lake with spraying water fountain, exercise paths lighted with Victorian lamps. A community center with a pool, which has various classes and activities. As a small town, it has all the necessary shopping (grocery, drug stores, hardware, gas stations, hair & nail salons, barber shop, bicycle shop, car wash, dry cleaners, thrift stores, consignment shops, pet stores, grooming and pet hospitals, restaurants and retail stores). The town also has its own DMV office. The police department is very mindful and friendly to the neighborhood and neighbors of the town.... Read 17 reviews

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• Population 8,888

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  502 reviews

Current Resident: There's something about Boca Raton that makes me so happy! I live 10 mins away from the beach and it's always so clean! I would love if college students would have parking for free since it's a little expensive in the area. There's amazing places to go out with friends to eat, aesthetic places for pictures, a museum which college students can go for free and a beautiful mall. It also has a beautiful preserve where you can go for walks, see a huge amount of beautiful wildlife and the public library it's also a great place to spend time alone or with friends. The nightlife it's also fun but everything it's 21+, there are no clubs 18+ but there are always tailgates for local universities.... Read 502 reviews

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• Population 95,347

• Suburb of Orlando, FL

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  Rating 4.44 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: I like that Chuluota is a small town, its very peaceful here. The crime is minimal, and very friendly. Every tries to help each other out even if they aren't your neighbors. The town is quiet, with no heavy traffic noises at night. My husband grew up here and his grandfather helped build this town up, so we have a lot of history in this town. The thing I would improve about this town is to add drainage in the streets to help avoid flooding. I would also like them to add sidewalks for the safety of kids and dogs walking and playing. There is a really good mini store here, with a very friendly owner. He holds events during holidays for all residents. The VFW has plenty of entertainment including Bingo and Sunday breakfast. We also have a lovely peaceful park a couple miles down the road from us with a beautiful lake to kayak, swim or fish in. I would like the county to make some improvements that I mentioned earlier to help make this a better place, more like an update... Read 9 reviews

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• Population 2,792

Current Resident: Beautiful, well kept, properties. Extremely friendly and kind folks. Top rated school and best Little League fields. Great surf side swimming and fishing.... Read 15 reviews

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• Population 3,219

• Town in Florida

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  Rating 4 out of 5  30 reviews

Current Resident: I have been a resident in World Golf Village for about 14 years and I cannot say enough good things about it! This area provides excellent education and recreational services to children, and provides a lot of job opportunities to adults. I always feel safe in this area because there is great law enforcement/fire stations close by. World Golf Village is continuing to grow and I cannot wait to see what is yet to come!... Read 30 reviews

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• Population 19,975

Current Resident: Indialantic is anyone's paradise. It will be my forever safe haven, with a supportive and close community, I will forever cherish my childhood beach town. It is beyond beautiful, first sight of sunsets over the Indian River Lagoon will give away just one of the many aspects that I love about living here. I have always been able to walk to the beach, and around the corner to friends, due to the safety and closeness of the community. There isn't much more I could ask for, except for the conditions of our Indian River Lagoon. We continue to ignore its condition, which is worsening by the day. It breaks my heart, looking back at the days of boating and tubing in clean and safe water, which is now polluted and becoming dangerous. Our community needs to be more environmentally aware of what we are doing, and how it will impact our beautiful beach town.... Read 14 reviews

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• Population 2,984

Current Resident: Merritt Island is a great place for families! With NASA and the beach in your backyard, you never want to leave! It's a great place to raise a family, great job opportunities especially in the engineering field, and to retire. We could use a good facelift to some of our building around the town and more places to attract tourism but over all it's a great place to be!... Read 134 reviews

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• Population 34,013