For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 472 students in Fort Pierce, FL.
The top ranked public charter school in Fort Pierce, FL is Independence Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Pierce, FL public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Fort Pierce have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Fort Pierce, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2902 S. Jenkins Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 837-9300
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 837-9300
Grades: K-12
| 472 students
Fort Pierce, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Charter School Of Fort Pierce (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4300 Okeechobee Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 323-7047
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 323-7047
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Dale Cassens Educational Complex (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1905 South 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Dale Cassens Educational Complex Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1905 South 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Delaware Avenue School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2909 Delaware Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5220
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5220
Grades: 6-12
| 80 students
Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3215 Ave Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 240-0355
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 240-0355
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
2102 Avenue Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 429-6165
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 429-6165
Grades: 2-5
| 18 students
Ewes-eckerd Leadership Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8500 Orange Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
(727) 461-2990
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
2202 Avenue Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Grades: PK-2
| 335 students
2202 Ave Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Grades: PK-9
| 543 students
Positive Expectations Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
827 Sunrise Blvd
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 466-0051
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 466-0051
Grades: K-6
| 14 students
St. Lucie County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
54204 Okeechobee Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-392
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-392
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Secondary Alternative Education School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
R805 Panther Lane
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-1231
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-1231
Grades: 6-12
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Fort Pierce, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Fort Pierce, FL include Independence Classical Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Fort Pierce?
1 public charter schools are located in Fort Pierce.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Pierce?
Fort Pierce public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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