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Best Monroe County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 4,805 students in Monroe County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, FL are Sigsbee Charter School, Plantation Key School and Ocean Studies Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Monroe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sigsbee Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
939 Felton Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Gr: K-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 106:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Plantation Key School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Lake Rd
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 853-3281
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Ocean Studies Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100360 Overseas Highway
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-7700
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Treasure Village Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
86731 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 852-3482
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Monroe Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Sugarloaf School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 Crane Blvd
Summerland Key, FL 33042
(305) 745-3282
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Key Largo School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
104801 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 453-1255
Gr: PK-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Marathon School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Sombrero Beach Rd
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-2480
Gr: 6-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Horace O'bryant School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5628
Gr: PK-8 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
May Sands Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 United St Ste 110
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Center
Alternative School
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Virtual Instruction Program
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Upper Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
73 High Point Rd
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-4246
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, FL include Sigsbee Charter School, Plantation Key School and Ocean Studies Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Monroe County?
16 public middle schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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