| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau County School District | Nassau | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 5 |
| St. Johns County School District | St. Johns | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 11 |
| Sarasota County School District | Sarasota | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 23 |
| Sarasota County Schools | Sarasota | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1 |
| Gilchrist County School District | Gilchrist | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 2 |
| Okaloosa County School District | Okaloosa | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 13 |
| Santa Rosa County School District | Santa Rosa | 10/10 Excellent · 93th pct | 8 |
| Union County School District | Union | 10/10 Excellent · 93th pct | 3 |
| Walton County School District | Walton | 9/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 7 |
| Clay County School District | Clay | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 7 |
| Sumter County School District | Sumter | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 10 |
| Calhoun County School District | Calhoun | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 4 |
| Seminole County Public Schools | Altamonte Springs | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 2 |
| Seminole County School District | Seminole | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 12 |
| Monroe County School District | Monroe | 9/10 Excellent · 81th pct | 9 |
| Wakulla County School District | Wakulla | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 4 |
| Brevard County School District | Brevard | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 30 |
| Martin County School District | Martin | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 9 |
| Collier County Public Schools | Naples | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 3 |
| Collier County School District | Collier | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 19 |
| Flagler County School District | Flagler | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 4 |
| Columbia County School District | Columbia | 8/10 Good · 72th pct | 6 |
| Dade County School District | Dade | 8/10 Good · 72th pct | 67 |
| Miami-Dade County Public Schools | Miami | 8/10 Good · 72th pct | 13 |
| Leon County School District | Leon | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 12 |
| Leon County Schools | Tallahassee | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 2 |
| Liberty County School District | Liberty | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 3 |
| Palm Beach County School District | Palm Beach | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 50 |
| Broward County School District | Broward | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 55 |
| Bay County School District | Bay | 7/10 Good · 63th pct | 12 |
| Pasco County School District | Pasco | 7/10 Good · 63th pct | 24 |
| Alachua County Public Schools | Gainesville | 6/10 Average · 60th pct | 1 |
| Alachua County School District | Alachua | 6/10 Average · 60th pct | 20 |
| Charlotte County School District | Charlotte | 6/10 Average · 60th pct | 13 |
| Citrus County School District | Citrus | 6/10 Average · 60th pct | 15 |
| Jackson County School District | Jackson | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 12 |
| Hernando County School District | Hernando | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 10 |
| Indian River County School District | Indian River | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 9 |
| Manatee County School District | Manatee | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 19 |
| Baker County School District | Baker | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 4 |
| Lake County School District | Lake | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 24 |
| Pinellas County School District | Pinellas | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 48 |
| Washington County School District | Washington | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 5 |
| Dixie County School District | Dixie | 5/10 Average · 42th pct | 5 |
| Hillsborough County Public Schools | Tampa | 5/10 Average · 42th pct | 6 |
| Hillsborough County School District | Hillsborough | 5/10 Average · 42th pct | 49 |
| Lee County School District | Lee | 5/10 Average | 34 |
| Orange County Public Schools | Winter Park | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 3 |
| Orange County School District | Orange | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 42 |
| Hardee County School District | Hardee | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 4 |
| Taylor County School District | Taylor | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 4 |
| Duval County School District | Duval | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 35 |
| Volusia County School District | Volusia | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 27 |
| St. Lucie County School District | St. Lucie | 4/10 Below Average · 31th pct | 14 |
| Gulf County School District | Gulf | 3/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 2 |
| Okeechobee County School District | Okeechobee | 3/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 1 |
| Holmes County School District | Holmes | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 2 |
| Glades County School District | Glades | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 3 |
| Levy County School District | Levy | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 9 |
| Escambia County School District | Escambia | 3/10 Below Average · 22th pct | 19 |
| Suwannee County School District | Suwannee | 3/10 Below Average · 22th pct | 5 |
| Bradford County School District | Bradford | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 5 |
| Osceola County School District | Osceola | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 13 |
| Polk County School District | Polk | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 40 |
| Marion County School District | Marion | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 29 |
| Hendry County School District | Hendry | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 4 |
| Putnam County School District | Putnam | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 13 |
| Highlands County School District | Highlands | 2/10 Poor | 8 |
| Madison County School District | Madison | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 4 |
| Gadsden County School District | Gadsden | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 7 |
| Franklin County School District | Franklin | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 4 |
| Hamilton County School District | Hamilton | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 2 |
| DeSoto County School District | DeSoto | 1/10 Poor · 3th pct | 4 |
| Jefferson County School District | Jefferson | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 3 |
| Lafayette County School District | Lafayette | Not rated | 3 |
School Districts in Florida
Florida is home to 75 public school districts serving approximately 3,838,210 students across 1,013+ zip codes. The average district rating statewide is 6/10, based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (NCES EDFacts, 2017–18 — the most recent district-level federal collection we have processed), ranked against other districts in the same state. Directory data (enrollment, schools, contacts) is NCES CCD 2024–25.
Top-rated districts in Florida include Nassau County School District, St. Johns County School District, Sarasota County School District, and 2 more top-rated districts. Use the table above to sort and compare all districts, or click any district name to view its full profile including assigned schools, enrollment, and spending data.
Finding Your District in Florida
School district boundaries in Florida are determined by your residential address, not just your city or zip code. In some areas, a single zip code spans multiple districts, or a district may serve students across several zip codes. The most reliable way to confirm your district is to enter your exact zip code in the search tool above.
Why School Districts Matter for Homebuyers
In Florida, as across the country, school district quality is one of the top three factors homebuyers cite when choosing a neighborhood. Homes in higher-rated districts often command a premium of 5–25% compared to similar homes in adjacent districts. Whether you're buying, renting, or planning a move, understanding which school district serves your address is an essential first step.