For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,046 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 52%), 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 (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: 7-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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-7 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 47%
32456, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK | 2 students
191 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-3211
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-3211
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 66% (majority Hispanic).
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