Top 10 Best Monroe County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 8,851 students in Monroe County, FL (there are 6 private schools, serving 591 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, FL are Treasure Village Montessori Charter School, Ocean Studies Charter and Sigsbee Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Monroe County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Treasure Village Montessori Charter School
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
86731 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 852-3482
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Ocean Studies Charter
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
92295 Old Hwy
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-7700
Grades: K-6
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
Sigsbee Charter School
Charter School
Math: 63% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
939 Felton Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Plantation Key School
Math: 72% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Lake Rd
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3281
Grades: PK-8
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe Virtual Franchise
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Rank: #66.
Big Pine Academy
Charter School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30220 Overseas Hwy
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-1266
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Rank: #77.
Poinciana Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1407 Kennedy Dr
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #88.
Stanley Switlik Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3400 Overseas Hwy
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2490
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #99.
Somerset Island Prep
Charter School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1908 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5927
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #1010.
Key Largo School
Math: 49% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
104801 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 453-1255
Grades: PK-8
| 783 students
Rank: #1111.
May Sands Montessori School
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 United St Ste 110
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
Rank: #1212.
Key West High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Grades: 8-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #1313.
Horace O'bryant School
Math: 48% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5628
Grades: PK-8
| 1,089 students
Rank: #1414.
Coral Shores High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
89901 Old Hwy
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3222
Grades: 9-12
| 744 students
Rank: #1515.
Gerald Adams Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5855 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1610
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: #1616.
Marathon School
Math: 46% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Sombrero Beach Rd
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2480
Grades: 6-12
| 671 students
Rank: #1717.
Sugarloaf School
Math: 37% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Crane Blvd
Summerland Key, FL 33042
(305) 745-3282
Grades: PK-8
| 634 students
Rank: #1818.
Monroe Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: K-5
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Center
Alternative School
Math: <50%
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Upper Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
73 High Point Rd
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-4246
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Monroe County, FL

Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
5901 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1302 White St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
241 Trumbo Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
100693 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 242-4881
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
0p O Box 1788
Key West, FL 33041
(305) 293-140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3130 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1593
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
89015 Overseas Highway
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-1920
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
241 Trumbo Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
939 Felton Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Monroe County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, FL include Treasure Village Montessori Charter School, Ocean Studies Charter and Sigsbee Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County, FL?
24 public schools are located in Monroe County, FL.
What percentage of students in Monroe County, FL go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County, FL?
Monroe County, FL public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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