Best Clay County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,852 students in Clay County, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Clay County, FL are St. Johns Classical Academy and Clay Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Clay County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Johns Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
114 Canova Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Gr: PK-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Clay Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1417 Red Apple Rd
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 406-1607
Gr: K-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Johns Classical Academy Orange Park
Charter School
1324 Kingsley Ave
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Gr: K-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Clay County, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Clay County, FL include St. Johns Classical Academy and Clay Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Clay County?
3 public charter schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public charter schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

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