For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,027 students in 32456, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 32456, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32456, FL are Port St. Joe High School and Port St. Joe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32456 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32456, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32456, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port St. Joe High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Shark Dr
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8251
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8251
Gr: 6-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Port St. Joe Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2201 Long Ave
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1221
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1221
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
150 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8256
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8256
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Prek Ese
Special Education School
150 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6940
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6940
Gr: PK-11 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32456, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32456, FL include Port St. Joe High School and Port St. Joe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32456?
5 public schools are located in 32456.
What percentage of students in 32456 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 32456 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32456?
32456 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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