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Best Putnam County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,616 students in Putnam County, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Putnam County, FL are The Children's Reading Center, Putnam Virtual Franchise and Melrose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Putnam County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-6 | 275 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Putnam Virtual Franchise
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 State Road 26
Melrose, FL 32666
(352) 475-2060
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Kelley Smith Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
141 Kelley Smith School Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0568
Gr: K-6 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
251 S State Road 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2130
Gr: PK-6 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Putnam Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0532
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
James A. Long Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Old Jacksonville Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0575
Gr: K-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Browning-pearce Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Bear Blvd
San Mateo, FL 32187
(386) 329-0557
Gr: K-6 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
310 South Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-4212
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Middleton-burney Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Huntington Rd
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1238
Gr: PK-6 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
William D. Moseley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Husson Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0562
Gr: K-6 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Mellon Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Mellon Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Gr: PK-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Putnam Virtual Instruction Program
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0532
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Putnam County, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Putnam County, FL include The Children's Reading Center, Putnam Virtual Franchise and Melrose Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Putnam County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?

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