Ponte Vedra Beach public schools are run by the St. Johns County School District, ranked No. 1 in Florida in 2026. Calendar, schools, board. 904-547-7500.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Facts on this page come from the St. Johns County School District: its 2026-27 master calendar, schools directory, opening-day count and School Board page.
Every public school in Ponte Vedra Beach, with its zone and report card: Ponte Vedra Beach public schools.
Public schools in Ponte Vedra Beach are run by the St. Johns County School District, which the district says is Florida’s No. 1 ranked school district, with an A grade and 910 accountability points in the state’s 2026 results. The district’s main office is at 40 Orange St., St. Augustine. Call 904-547-7500.
Who to call
- District main line: 904-547-7500
- New student registration: Student Services, 904-547-7598, or your zoned school
- Find your zoned school: the district’s Attendance Zone Locator
- School Board agendas: Community by Diligent portal
Schools in and around Ponte Vedra Beach
Your street address, not your ZIP code, decides your zoned school. These district schools have Ponte Vedra Beach or Ponte Vedra addresses:
| School | Grades | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Palms Elementary | Pre-K to 5 | 355 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach | 904-547-3760 |
| PV/PV-Rawlings Elementary | K to 5 | 610 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach | 904-547-3820 |
| Alice B. Landrum Middle | 6 to 8 | 230 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach | 904-547-8410 |
| Ponte Vedra High | 9 to 12 | 460 Davis Park Road, Ponte Vedra | 904-547-7350 |
| Allen D. Nease High | 9 to 12 | 10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra | 904-547-8300 |
| Palm Valley Academy | K to 8 | 700 Bobcat Lane, Ponte Vedra | 904-547-4200 |
| Valley Ridge Academy | K to 8 | 105 Greenleaf Drive, Ponte Vedra | 904-547-4090 |
| Sabal Crest Academy | K to 7 | 1515 Conservation Trail, Ponte Vedra | 904-547-4650 |
Sabal Crest Academy opened for the 2026-27 school year.
How big they are
The district counted 48,093 students on the first day of school, Aug. 10, up 441 or 0.93% from a year earlier. Elementary schools were not counted separately because most stagger the kindergarten start.
The 2026-27 calendar
From the district’s board-approved master calendar:
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 12 | Teacher planning day, no school for students |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Veterans Day, no school |
| Nov. 23-27 | Thanksgiving break |
| Friday, Dec. 18 | First semester ends; schools dismiss one hour early |
| Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Winter break |
| Monday, Jan. 4, 2027 | Teacher planning day, no school for students |
| Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 | Classes resume, second semester begins |
| Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school |
| Friday, Feb. 12, and Monday, Feb. 15, 2027 | Teacher inservice day, then Presidents Day |
| Friday, March 12, 2027 | Teacher planning day, no school for students |
| March 15-19, 2027 | Spring break |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Student and teacher holiday |
| Friday, May 28, 2027 | Last day for students; one hour early dismissal |
Every Wednesday is early release: elementary schools at 1:45 p.m., middle schools at 12:50 p.m. and high schools at 2:50 p.m. Report cards go home Oct. 21. The calendar marks hurricane make-up days; check the PDF if storms close schools.
Registering a new student
New families can register online. The district asks for:
- A birth certificate or guardianship papers
- A health exam done within one year of enrolling
- Proof of required immunizations on Florida form DH680
- Proof of residence under the district’s residency policy
Children must be 5 by Sept. 1 for public kindergarten and must live in St. Johns County.
The School Board
The five-member St. Johns County School Board is elected by district: Beverly Slough (District 1), Anthony E. Coleman Sr. (District 2), Jennifer Collins (District 3), Kelly Barrera (District 4) and Linda Thomson (District 5). The next meeting is at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the auditorium at 40 Orange St. and online by Webex, the district said.
Grades and report cards
The Florida Department of Education publishes A-to-F grades for every school each summer on its school grades page, and a school report card for each school with test results, graduation rates and staffing. Look up your school there before you rely on any private ranking site.
What this means for you
- Use the Attendance Zone Locator before you buy or rent; zones decide the school.
- Students are off Monday, Oct. 12, and the whole week of Thanksgiving.
- Wednesday early release is every week, all year.
- See which schools each area is zoned for in our Ponte Vedra Beach neighborhoods guide.
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ponte Vedra Beach in?
The St. Johns County School District, 40 Orange St., St. Augustine. Call 904-547-7500. Find your zoned school with the district’s Attendance Zone Locator.
What is the St. Johns County School District’s grade?
The district earned an A from the state for 2026 with 910 accountability points and is ranked No. 1 among Florida school districts, the district said July 1.
When is the next day off for St. Johns County schools?
Monday, Oct. 12, is a teacher planning day with no school for students. Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Thanksgiving week, Nov. 23-27, are also holidays.
When is spring break 2027 for St. Johns County schools?
March 15-19, 2027, according to the district’s board-approved 2026-27 calendar. Classes resume Monday, March 22.
What high school serves Ponte Vedra Beach?
Ponte Vedra High School, 460 Davis Park Road, and Allen D. Nease High School, 10550 Ray Road, both serve the Ponte Vedra area. Your address decides which one; check the district’s Attendance Zone Locator.
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