For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,046 students in 32456, FL (there are , serving 113 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 32456, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
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 54% (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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32456, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port St. Joe High School
(Math: 55% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Port St. Joe Elementary School
(Math: 54% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6940
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6940
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8256
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8256
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK-7
| 19 students
32456, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2853 Long Ave
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1744
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1744
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gulf County Superintendent's Office Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6150 Middle School Road
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-825
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-825
Grades: PK
| 2 students
191 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-3211
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-3211
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
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?
90% of all K-12 students in 32456 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
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 66% (majority Hispanic).
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