Discover St. Johns County School District!
Families searching for the best school district in Florida consistently look to the St. Johns County School District. Located in northeast Florida, the SJCSD is widely recognized for its high academic achievement, strong graduation outcomes, and an exceptional public education experience serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade.
Why Families Choose the St. Johns County School District
- Recognized as one of Florida’s highest-performing public school districts
- Top academic performance statewide, across all grade levels
- Award-winning character education programs
- College and career readiness focus
- A supportive, future-focused learning community for all students
Preparing Students for What Comes Next
In SJCSD, we are committed to preparing every student for success—whether it’s college, careers, or life beyond graduation. We ensure students graduate prepared for postsecondary success, whether that path leads to college, the military, technical training, or the workforce.
Proven Student Achievement & High Graduation Rates
Student performance in the St. Johns County School District consistently exceeds state and national performance benchmarks:
- 97.1% graduation rate, compared to Florida’s state average of 92.2%
- 3rd highest graduation rate in the state of Florida
- Above state and national averages on AP exams, ACT, and SAT scores
Our students’ performance on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST), End-of-Course (EOC) exams, and the Statewide Science Assessment ranks SJCSD first in Florida when it comes to reading, mathematics, science, and EOC performance.
We Offer Innovative Programs
Our students benefit from a wide range of academic, extracurricular, and enrichment opportunities designed to support diverse interests, talents, and goals.
- Advanced Coursework: Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Honors courses.
- Career & Technical Education (CTE): 29 CTE Academies offering hands-on, real-world learning aligned with high-demand careers.
- Well-Rounded Student Experiences: Fine arts, athletics, clubs, leadership programs, and extracurricular activities.
These programs help students build critical-thinking skills, adaptability, and a strong academic foundation for lifelong success. It’s one of the key reasons we’ve become one of the best school districts in Florida!
Building Strong Character & Even Stronger Communities
The St. Johns County School District leverages the CHARACTER COUNTS! educational framework for teaching universal values.
Since 2022, our schools have been recognized as a CHARACTER COUNTS! Exemplary School District by the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University—highlighting our commitment to developing not only strong students, but also strong citizens.