For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 8,908 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 Sigsbee Charter School, Plantation Key School and Big Pine Academy. 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 53% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sigsbee Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
939 Felton Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Gr: K-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 106:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Plantation Key School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Lake Rd
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3281
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3281
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Big Pine Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30220 Overseas Hwy
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-1266
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-1266
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 89:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Ocean Studies Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100360 Overseas Highway
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-7700
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-7700
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Treasure Village Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
86731 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 852-3482
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 852-3482
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Monroe Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Sugarloaf School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 Crane Blvd
Summerland Key, FL 33042
(305) 745-3282
Summerland Key, FL 33042
(305) 745-3282
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Coral Shores High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
89901 Old Hwy
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3222
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3222
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Key West High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Gr: 9-12 | 1,337 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Poinciana Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1407 Kennedy Dr
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1630
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1630
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Stanley Switlik Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Overseas Hwy
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2490
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2490
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Key Largo School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104801 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 453-1255
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 453-1255
Gr: PK-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Somerset Island Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1908 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5927
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5927
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Monroe Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Gr: K-5
Rank: #1616.
Marathon School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Sombrero Beach Rd
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2480
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2480
Gr: 6-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Horace O'bryant School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5628
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5628
Gr: PK-8 | 1,011 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1818.
Gerald Adams Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5855 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1610
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
May Sands Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 United St Ste 110
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
The College Of The Florida Keys Academy
Charter School
5901 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-9081
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-9081
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Center
Alternative School
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Upper Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
73 High Point Rd
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-4246
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-4246
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, FL include Sigsbee Charter School, Plantation Key School and Big Pine Academy.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County?
25 public schools are located in Monroe County.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Monroe County include: Key Largo School vs. Plantation Key School, Poinciana Elementary School vs. Sigsbee Charter School, Treasure Village Montessori Charter School vs. Ocean Studies Charter
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