District Earns Academically High-Performing Designation for 2025–2026
Twenty-seven St. Johns County School District schools are designated as Schools of Excellence for 2025 – 2026, according to the Florida Department of Education. The district is also one of 18 in Florida designated as an Academically High-Performing School District for 2025 – 2026.
The Schools of Excellence designation recognizes schools that rank among the top 20% of Florida schools serving similar grade levels for at least two of the past three school years. Schools may keep the designation for up to three years if they continue to meet state requirements.
The following St. Johns County schools were included in the 2025 – 2026 designation:
Elementary Schools: Cunningham Creek Elementary School Durbin Creek Elementary School, Hickory Creek Elementary School, Julington Creek Elementary School, Ketterlinus Elementary School, Ocean Palms Elementary School, Otis A. Mason Elementary School, Palencia Elementary School, PVPV-Rawlings Elementary School, R. B. Hunt Elementary School, Timberlin Creek Elementary School, W.D. Hartley Elementary School.
Middle Schools: Alice B. Landrum Middle School, Fruit Cove Middle School, Pacetti Bay Middle School, Switzerland Point Middle School.
High Schools: Allen D. Nease High School, Bartram Trail High School, Beachside High School, Creekside High School, Ponte Vedra High School.
K-8 Academies: Freedom Crossing Academy, Liberty Pines Academy, Palm Valley Academy, Patriot Oaks Academy, Pine Island Academy, Valley Ridge Academy.
“We are proud of our schools and the hard work behind these recognitions,” said Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen. “Our students and staff earn this success every day, with support from families and our community. We will continue building on that work to help every student succeed.”
St. Johns County School District remains committed to high expectations and meaningful learning opportunities that prepare students for their futures.