Nocatee’s public schools outscore 96% of Florida districts
76% of students in Nocatee’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Nocatee, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Nocatee’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 72% and math 76% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,280 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 18% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Broach School Ponte Vedra (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Nocatee’s grade
A+: better than 96% of Florida school districts, #1 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Nocatee, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Nocatee
Valley Ridge Academy
Grades PK–8 · 1,178 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
Kindergarten in Nocatee · depends on your address
Palm Valley Academy
Grades K–8 · 1,408 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
Valley Ridge Academy
Grades PK–8 · 1,178 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
1st grade in Nocatee · depends on your address
Palm Valley Academy
Grades K–8 · 1,408 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
Valley Ridge Academy
Grades PK–8 · 1,178 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
2nd grade in Nocatee · depends on your address
Palm Valley Academy
Grades K–8 · 1,408 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
Valley Ridge Academy
Grades PK–8 · 1,178 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
3rd grade in Nocatee · depends on your address
Palm Valley Academy
Grades K–8 · 1,408 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
Valley Ridge Academy
Grades PK–8 · 1,178 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
4th grade in Nocatee · depends on your address
Palm Valley Academy
Grades K–8 · 1,408 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
Valley Ridge Academy
Grades PK–8 · 1,178 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
5th grade in Nocatee · depends on your address
Palm Valley Academy
Grades K–8 · 1,408 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
Valley Ridge Academy
Grades PK–8 · 1,178 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
6th grade in Nocatee · depends on your address
Palm Valley Academy
Grades K–8 · 1,408 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
Valley Ridge Academy
Grades PK–8 · 1,178 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
7th grade in Nocatee · depends on your address
Palm Valley Academy
Grades K–8 · 1,408 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
Valley Ridge Academy
Grades PK–8 · 1,178 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
9th grade in Nocatee · depends on your address
Allen D Nease Senior High School
Grades 8–12 · 2,177 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
Ponte Vedra High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,924 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
10th grade in Nocatee · depends on your address
Allen D Nease Senior High School
Grades 8–12 · 2,177 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
Ponte Vedra High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,924 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Ponte Vedra
Nocatee’s public schools are run by St. Johns County School District, which also serves Marineland, St. Augustine Beach and St. Augustine. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Nocatee vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Nocatee’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Nocatee | A+ | St. Johns County |
| Jacksonville | C+ | Duval County |
Every school in Nocatee
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (K-8 School RR).
Questions about Nocatee’s schools
Are Nocatee’s schools good?
By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools Nocatee children attend outscore 96% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #1 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 95%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Nocatee in?
St. Johns County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 52,322 students in 52 schools (2024–25).
Where do Nocatee kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Allen D Nease Senior High School and Ponte Vedra High School.
What is Nocatee’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in St. Johns County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Nocatee spend per student?
$10,280 in St. Johns County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Nocatee?
Yes: The Broach School Ponte Vedra (special education, grades K–12, 55 students).
Parents talk
What Nocatee families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Nocatee → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.