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Best Bradford County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,950 students in Bradford County, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 725 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Bradford County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bradford County, FL are Lawtey Elementary School, Starke Elementary School and Bradford Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradford County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Bradford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bradford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawtey Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22703 N Park St
Lawtey, FL 32058
(904) 966-6795
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Starke Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 W Weldon St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6047
Gr: PK-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Bradford Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6010
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: #44.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3856 Se 144th St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6066
Gr: PK-6 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Bradford Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
527 N Orange St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6704
Gr: 7-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Bradford High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
581 N Temple Ave
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6091
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Bradford Virtual Franchise With Flvs
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6010
Gr: K-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bradford Virtual Instruction Program
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6010
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Brooker Community School Inc
Charter School
18551 Charlotte Ave
Brooker, FL 32622
(352) 745-6601
Gr: K-5 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Florida Youth Challenge Academy
Alternative School
Rte 1 Box 550
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 682-4036
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
North Florida Technical College
Vocational School
609 N Orange St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6766
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rainbow Center
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6039
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bradford County, FL?
How many public schools are located in Bradford County?
12 public schools are located in Bradford County.
What percentage of students in Bradford County go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Bradford County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford County?
Bradford County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bradford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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