St. Lucie County Public Schools facts for kids

St. Lucie County Public Schools is the name for the school district that manages public schools in St. Lucie County, Florida, USA. A school district is like a big team that makes sure all the schools in an area run smoothly. This includes everything from hiring teachers to making sure students have books and classrooms.

The district helps provide education for about 40,000 students. These students attend schools from kindergarten all the way through high school.

Schools in St. Lucie County

St. Lucie County Public Schools has many different types of schools. These include elementary schools, K-8 schools, middle schools, and high schools. Each type of school helps students learn and grow at different ages.

Elementary Schools

Elementary schools usually teach students from kindergarten up to the 5th or 6th grade. Some schools in St. Lucie County go up to 8th grade. Here are some of the elementary schools:

• Bayshore Elementary
• C.A. Moore Elementary
• Fairlawn Elementary
• Floresta Elementary
• Frances K. Sweet Elementary
• Garden City Elementary
• Lakewood Park Elementary
• Lawnwood Elementary
• Mariposa Elementary
• Morningside Elementary
• Parkway Elementary
• Rivers Edge Elementary
• St. Lucie Elementary
• Savanna Ridge Elementary
• Village Green Elementary
• Weatherbee Elementary
• White City Elementary
• Windmill Point Elementary

K-8 Schools

K-8 schools are special because they teach students from kindergarten all the way through 8th grade. This means students can stay at the same school for many years.

• Allapattah Flats
• Dan McCarty School
• Fort Pierce Magnet School of the Arts
• Manatee K-8
• NAU Charter School
• Northport K-8
• Oak Hammock K-8
• Palm Pointe Research School at Tradition
• Renaissance Charter School
• St. Lucie West K-8
• Samuel S. Gaines Academy K-8
• West Gate K-8

Middle Schools

Middle schools are for students usually in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. They help students get ready for high school.

• Forest Grove Middle
• Southern Oaks Middle
• Southport Middle

High Schools

High schools are for older students, usually from 9th to 12th grade. They help students prepare for college or a job after graduation.

• College Preparatory Academy
• Fort Pierce Central High School
• Fort Pierce Westwood High School
• Lincoln Park Academy (This school teaches grades 6-12)
• Port St. Lucie High School
• St. Lucie West Centennial High School
• Treasure Coast High School

Beyond High School: Higher Education

After finishing high school, many students choose to continue their education. St. Lucie County has several places where students can go to college or get more training.

• Florida Atlantic University PSL Campus
• Indian River State College Ft. Pierce and PSL Campus
• Keiser University PSL Campus
• University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, School of Medicine Ft. Pierce
• Barry University PSL Campus