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St. Augustine Public Montessori School

Q: Is St. Augustine Public Montessori School a good school?

St. Augustine Public Montessori School ranks 1559 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-6

1559^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 30% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

St. Augustine Public Montessori School is a small, public elementary magnet school in St. Augustine, FL, serving 133 students in grades K-6 within the highly-rated St. Johns district.

This school stands out for its unique Montessori approach, which emphasizes student-led learning and mixed-age classrooms. However, its academic performance tells a surprising story. Despite serving a very affluent student body—with only 5.26% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch—the school ranks in the 30th percentile statewide, earning just 2 stars. This is a stark contrast to nearby schools like Ketterlinus Elementary School, which serves a much higher percentage of students from lower-income backgrounds yet ranks in the 79th percentile. In 5th-grade math, only 36% of Montessori students are proficient, compared to 78% at Ketterlinus. Similarly, 5th-grade science proficiency is just 29% at Montessori, versus 66% at Ketterlinus. The school also struggles with chronic absenteeism, which reached 31.7% in the 2023-2024 school year—significantly higher than the district average of 20.1% and nearby schools like W. Douglas Hartley Elementary (14.4%).

There is a bright spot in early literacy: 74% of 3rd graders are proficient in English Language Arts, nearly matching the district average of 78%. This strength aligns with the Montessori method's focus on phonics and language development. However, this advantage fades in later grades, suggesting challenges with reading comprehension and analytical writing. The school spends slightly more per student ($13,236) than the district average, yet achieves lower results, raising questions about resource allocation. For parents considering this school, it's important to weigh the benefits of a close-knit, Montessori environment against the academic underperformance and high absenteeism rates. The school's small size can foster strong community bonds, but it may also limit specialized resources and programs available at larger schools like R. B. Hunt Elementary School.

133

Students ?

133.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,236

Per pupil spending ?

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7a Williams St
St Augustine, FL 32084

(904) 342-5350

District: St. Johns

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.9%

Hispanic:

22.6%

Two or more races:

9.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 18th percentile in 2023 → 30th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 30th (2026) from a 18th-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (51% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Science scores 31 pts below the Florida average

!Near the bottom of St. Johns's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg76%

Florida avg62%

1,559^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 30%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From bottom 48% (2016) to bottom 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

28^th of 28Elementary Schools in the St. Johns

4^th of 70St. Johns 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)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	34.0	1559 of 2240	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.2	1356 of 2258	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	22.3	1839 of 2256	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.7	1846 of 2240	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	61.5	820 of 2247	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.4	931 of 2182	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.5	955 of 2118	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	42.9	1213 of 2112	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.5	1076 of 2087	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts65%+5 vs state

Math43%-21 vs state

Science29%-31 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, July 27, 2017

Even though the school does not support testing, the FSA's scores are telling. The math curriculum is exceptionally weak. Each year the school scores have gone down. The school has become a dumping ground for kids who couldn't make it in a regular public classroom setting. There is too much turnover for not only the parents/children but also the administration. Classes are unbalanced in both boy/girl ratio as well as age/grade. This is not a true Montessori experience or education. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)					Statewide Science Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
St. Augustine Public Montessori School	Public, Charter	K-6	7a Williams St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 342-5350	133	1	133.0	5.3%	89 (66.9%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (22.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.8%)	34	1559^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.4%		40.2	1356^th of 2258 public elementary schools	39.9%	203	74.0	62.0	57.0			47.0	46.0	36.0			29.0		$13,236	$00	$13,236
Deaf Elementary School (Fsdb)	Public	PK, KG-5	207 San Marco Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	Deaf/Blind	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 827-2500	97	18	5.3	67.0%	52 (53.6%)	15 (15.5%)	18 (18.6%)	6 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.2%)	0.3	2234^th of 2240 public elementary schools	0.3%		0.4	2253^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	0.2%	19	13.0	4.0	6.0			25.0	8.0	6.0			0.0		$47,918	$2,615	$45,303
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)	Public	PK, KG-8	207 San Marco Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	Deaf/Blind	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 827-2700	65	17	3.8	47.7%	32 (49.2%)	15 (23.1%)	14 (21.5%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)								(n/a)				60.0	60.0				50.0	55.0		30.0	$47,918	$2,615	$45,303
Ketterlinus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	67 Orange St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8540	405	32	12.6	44.9%	288 (71.1%)	34 (8.4%)	51 (12.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.4%)	76.4	466^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.2%		79.2	421^st of 2258 public elementary schools	81.4%	45	66.0	69.0	79.0			74.0	78.0	78.0			66.0		$14,594	$938	$13,655
Crookshank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1455 N Whitney St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 547-7840	705	53	13.3	62.4%	413 (58.6%)	126 (17.9%)	89 (12.6%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (9.6%)	55.3	1011^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.9%		60.1	881^st of 2258 public elementary schools	61.0%	130	69.0	52.0	77.0			71.0	66.0	57.0			49.0		$12,683	$1,074	$11,609
St. Johns Virtual Instruction Program K-8	Public, Virtual	K-8	2980 Collins Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	Yes	No	(904) 547-8500	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
James A. Webster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	420 N Orange St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 547-3860	586	47	12.4	71.0%	285 (48.6%)	154 (26.3%)	78 (13.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (11.1%)	38.3	1447^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.4%		56	974^th of 2258 public elementary schools	56.9%	473	56.0	58.0	63.0			54.0	61.0	49.0			40.0		$14,142	$1,279	$12,864
R. B. Hunt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	125 Magnolia Dr	St Augustine	32080	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7960	540	35	15.6	29.3%	444 (82.2%)	5 (0.9%)	44 (8.1%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.5%)	88.3	177^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.1%		91.9	108^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.2%	69	79.0	79.0	86.0			85.0	76.0	84.0			78.0		$10,466	$309	$10,157
Osceola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1605 Osceola Elementary Rd	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 547-3780	639	49	13.0	65.7%	361 (56.5%)	140 (21.9%)	79 (12.4%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (8.0%)	68.6	665^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.3%		76.1	492^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	78.2%	173	73.0	64.0	66.0			78.0	69.0	71.0			61.0		$13,818	$1,569	$12,248
Otis A. Mason Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	207 Mason Manatee Way	St Augustine	32086	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8440	731	53	13.7	48.3%	480 (65.7%)	77 (10.5%)	97 (13.3%)	23 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	51 (7.0%)	81.9	341^st of 2240 public elementary schools	84.8%		83	334^th of 2258 public elementary schools	85.2%	7	82.0	69.0	74.0			79.0	77.0	77.0			79.0		$11,005	$602	$10,403

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Augustine Public Montessori School

How many students attend St. Augustine Public Montessori School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 133 students attended St. Augustine Public Montessori School.

Is St. Augustine Public Montessori School a good school?

St. Augustine Public Montessori School ranks 1559^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is St. Augustine Public Montessori School in?

St. Johns

What is the racial makeup of St. Augustine Public Montessori School?

Students at St. Augustine Public Montessori School are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

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