SJCSD

The student count for the St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) the first day of school, August 10, was 48,093, an increase of 441 students or 0.93% over last year’s first day number of 47,652.

The high school student count was 16,533 with 2,125 students at Bartram Trail High School, 2,341 at Beachside High School, 2,325 at Creekside High School, 1,177 at Pedro Menendez High School, 2,346 at Allen D. Nease High School, 1,838 at Ponte Vedra High School, 1,650 at St. Augustine High School and 2,731 at Tocoi Creek High School.

Middle school attendance totaled 6,250 with student headcounts ranging from 603 at Sebastian Middle School to 1,225 at Pacetti Bay Middle School. The other first day totals were Alice B. Landrum Middle School with 841, Fruit Cove Middle School with 1,094, R. J. Murray Middle School with 754, Gamble Rogers Middle School with 767, and Switzerland Point Middle School with 966.

The district’s K-8 schools totaled 14,683. Liberty Pines Academy had a first day headcount of 1,503, Patriot Oaks Academy with 1,136, Valley Ridge Academy with 953, Freedom Crossing Academy with 1,043, Palm Valley Academy with 1,269, Mill Creek Academy with 1,618, Pine Island Academy with 1,151, Trout Creek Academy with 1,316, Lakeside Academy with 1,516, Hallowes Cove Academy with 1,214, Magnolia Oaks Academy with 1,240 and Sabal Crest Academy with 724.

The elementary school population totaled 9,663. This count only includes approximately 25% of all kindergarten students since most schools stagger the kindergarten start date over a four-day period. Another 964 students attended the district’s charter and alternative schools.

SJCSD staff will continue to monitor attendance numbers, balance classrooms and refine bus routes in the coming weeks.

St. Augustine, FL — St. Johns County School District proudly opened the doors to Magnolia Oaks Academy, a state-of-the-art K-8 public school located in the master-planned Silverleaf community. Home of the “Tigers” and featuring a vision focused on empowering learners and building leaders, the academy will serve students from kindergarten through seventh grade during the 2026-2027 school year. MOA will welcome 1,300 students on the first day of school, Aug. 10.

MOA is one of the newest schools joining SJCSD, Florida’s #1-ranked district, and will offer students and families an exceptional educational experience. SJCSD students’ performance on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST), End-of-Course (EOC), and Statewide Science Assessment ranks are among the highest performing in the state for reading, math, and science. SJCSD is ranked first in all state-administered EOC exams, including civics. These achievements reflect the dedication of students, the commitment of teachers and staff, and the strong partnerships shared with families and the community.

MOA will provide students with unique opportunities to develop leadership, creativity, and future-ready skills. Seventh grade students will have the opportunity to enroll in a TV Production and Yearbook course, where more than 20 student leaders will operate the equipment for the school’s live morning news broadcast while also designing and producing the annual yearbook. Elementary students will participate in a dedicated STEM resource class that builds computer literacy while introducing robotics, coding, and hands-on problem-solving, preparing learners with the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly innovative world.

“Families who choose our district are engaging in academic excellence, innovative programs, strong character, and a commitment to preparing students for every step of their K-12 learning experience and then for college, careers, and life,” said Superintendent Dr Brennan Asplen. “I am so proud of the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, administrators, support staff, and our families.” It takes everyone working together to realize the success we have, and everyone should be very proud to be in such a fantastic district.”

In addition to MOA, Sabal Crest Academy in Nocatee will open its doors to over 800 students for the 2026-2027 school year.

Information was also provided about new programs, enrollment, and school choice opportunities available to families, including the variety of academic programs and specialized learning options offered throughout the district.