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Plantation Key School

Public Grades PK, KG-8
530th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools
Better than 76% of Florida elementary schools
Summary

Plantation Key School in Tavernier, FL, is a public school serving 578 students in Pre-K through 8th grade within the Monroe County School District, and it stands out as a top-performing, well-rounded option for families in the area. The school has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for six of the last seven years, with a current state ranking in the 76th percentile, and it boasts a healthy student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1. What truly sets Plantation Key School apart is its exceptional academic performance, especially in middle school math: 100% of 8th graders were proficient in math and Algebra 1 in the 2025-2026 school year, a full 39 points above the state average. This consistency extends to ELA, where 6th through 8th graders all scored above 78% proficiency, and to End-of-Course exams like Civics (91% proficiency).

Compared to nearby schools, Plantation Key School offers a unique combination of high achievement and efficiency. For instance, Key Largo School spends over $3,600 more per student yet lags significantly in academic outcomes, with 8th-grade math proficiency at just 68%. While charter schools like Ocean Studies Charter and Treasure Village Montessori Charter School also perform well in some areas, Plantation Key School is the only school in the cluster to demonstrate high proficiency across all grade levels and subjects, from 3rd-grade ELA (84%) to 8th-grade Algebra 1 (100%). Additionally, the school has a significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate (15.6%) compared to its neighbors, which range from 23.5% to 25.1%, suggesting strong family-school engagement.

One area for growth is a consistent "5th-grade slump," where math and science proficiency have lagged behind state averages in recent years, though math has shown improvement. Overall, Plantation Key School is a rising star that has rebounded strongly from a recent low in 2022-2023, driven by its stellar middle school scores. For parents seeking a school that delivers top-tier academics, efficient spending, and a supportive environment, Plantation Key School is a compelling choice in the Tavernier area.

578
Students ?
15.0
Student/teacher ratio ?
$17,101
Per pupil spending ?
34.1%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 100 Lake Rd
       Tavernier, FL  33070

(305) 853-3281

District: Monroe


Students who attend Plantation Key School usually attend:

High:    Coral Shores High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
61.1%
Hispanic:
34.6%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 70th percentile in 2016 → 76th in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Florida average (79% vs 62% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 24% of Florida elementary schools
✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2016
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school79%
District avg60%
Florida avg62%
Elementary school
530th of 2,240
Florida public elementary schools ?
Top 24%▲ up 7 pts since 2016
From top 30% (2016) to top 24% (2026)
See the entire ranking list of Florida Elementary Schools →
★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
Middle school
120th of 1,216
Florida public middle schools ?
Top 10%▲ up 10 pts since 2016
From top 19% (2016) to top 10% (2026)
See the entire ranking list of Florida Middle Schools →
★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
3rd of 11Elementary Schools in the Monroe
19th of 70Monroe among Florida districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202673.8530 of 224076.3%★★★★☆
202578.9426 of 225881.1%★★★★☆
202474.0546 of 225675.8%★★★★☆
202364.1753 of 224066.4%★★★☆☆
202270.6617 of 221972.2%★★★★☆
202170.9625 of 224772.2%★★★★☆
201975.8491 of 218277.5%★★★★☆
201878.2429 of 211879.7%★★★★☆
201773.3546 of 211274.1%★★★★☆
201668.7633 of 208769.7%★★★☆☆
201467.0657 of 206468.2%★★★☆☆
201382.6297 of 202985.4%★★★★☆
201280.0345 of 198482.6%★★★★☆
201182.1294 of 198585.2%★★★★☆
201071.8527 of 191972.5%★★★★☆
200983.8243 of 184786.8%★★★★☆
200887.8147 of 178991.8%★★★★★
200785.4207 of 178688.4%★★★★☆
200684.6220 of 168887.0%★★★★☆
200575.264 of 20268.3%★★★☆☆
200485.234 of 19982.9%★★★★☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202685.9120 of 121690.1%★★★★★
202592.056 of 120595.4%★★★★★
202485.4139 of 119688.4%★★★★☆
202387.4121 of 117789.7%★★★★☆
202286.2128 of 114888.9%★★★★☆
202178.1212 of 113681.3%★★★★☆
201977.9222 of 109979.8%★★★★☆
201880.0187 of 103581.9%★★★★☆
201781.3173 of 103183.2%★★★★☆
201677.3194 of 99780.5%★★★★☆
201480.3168 of 99983.2%★★★★☆
201371.3254 of 95673.4%★★★★☆
201280.7151 of 89783.2%★★★★☆
201184.3111 of 89187.5%★★★★☆
201077.1176 of 83979.0%★★★★☆
200981.3120 of 78084.6%★★★★☆
200887.470 of 74090.5%★★★★★
200780.8112 of 73684.8%★★★★☆
200690.642 of 67593.8%★★★★★
200577.2120 of 60280.1%★★★★☆
200488.250 of 59391.6%★★★★★
By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?
Algebra 1100%+37 vs state
Civics91%+14 vs state
Math82%+20 vs state
English Language Arts80%+19 vs state
Science57%~ state avg

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Plantation Key School ranks 530th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Plantation Key School are 61% White, 35% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2024-25 school year, 578 students attended Plantation Key School.

Students who attend Plantation Key School usually go on to attend:

High : Coral Shores High School


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