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Putnam School District

200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177-3736
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,229 students in Putnam School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Putnam School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
20 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
10,229 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
570 Teachers
155,327 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Putnam School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 72% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#65 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
52%
40%
52%
34%
52%
89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
20%
37%
% Black
23%
21%
% White
51%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,019 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,366 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$116 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,019
$11,962
Spending / Student
$11,366
$11,615

Best Putnam School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Children's Reading Center
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7901 Saint Johns Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-2762
Grades: K-6
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
901 State Road 100
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Grades: 7-12
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 State Road 26
Melrose, FL 32666
(352) 475-2060
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
Kelley Smith Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
141 Kelley Smith School Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0568
Grades: K-6
| 752 students
Rank: #55.
Putnam Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Browning-pearce Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Bear Blvd
San Mateo, FL 32187
(386) 329-0557
Grades: K-6
| 664 students
Rank: #77.
James A. Long Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Old Jacksonville Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0575
Grades: K-6
| 542 students
Rank: #88.
Putnam Virtual Franchise
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #99.
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
251 S State Road 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2130
Grades: PK-6
| 869 students
Rank: #1010.
Ochwilla Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
299 N State Road 21
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-0204
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #1111.
Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 South Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-4212
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #1212.
Mellon Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Mellon Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Grades: PK-12
| 291 students
Rank: #1313.
Middleton-burney Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Huntington Rd
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1238
Grades: PK-6
| 1,053 students
Rank: #1414.
William D. Moseley Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Husson Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0562
Grades: K-6
| 585 students
Rank: #1515.
Interlachen Jr-sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
126 N State Rd 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2115
Grades: 7-12
| 1,068 students
Rank: #1616.
Palatka Jr - Sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Mellon Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0577
Grades: 7-12
| 1,606 students
Rank: #1717.
Crescent City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 S Us Highway 17
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1629
Grades: 7-12
| 994 students
Rank: #1818.
Putnam Edge High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S 7th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 385-7292
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Putnam School District?
Putnam School District manages 20 public schools serving 10,229 students.
What is the rank of Putnam School District?
Putnam School District is ranked #64 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam School District?
51% of Putnam School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Putnam School District?
Putnam School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Putnam School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,366 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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