For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,115 students in 34983, FL (there are , serving 1,110 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 34983, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 34983, FL are Rivers Edge Elementary School, Floresta Elementary School and Northport K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34983 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34983, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34983, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rivers Edge Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5600 Ne Saint James Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 785-5600
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 785-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #22.
Floresta Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Se Floresta Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4755
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4755
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Northport K-8 School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Nw Floresta Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4700
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 1,265 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Oaks Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Ne Saint James Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 785-5640
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 785-5640
Grades: 6-8
| 907 students
Rank: #55.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Nw Selvitz Rd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4800
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
34983, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
198 Nw Marion Ave
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4820
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4820
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 34983, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 34983, FL include Rivers Edge Elementary School, Floresta Elementary School and Northport K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in 34983?
5 public schools are located in 34983.
What percentage of students in 34983 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 34983 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34983?
34983 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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