Best Public Charter Schools in Palatka, FL (2025-26)

Best Palatka Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 506 students in Palatka, FL.

The top ranked public charter schools in Palatka, FL are The Children's Reading Center, Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences and Putnam Edge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Palatka, FL public charter schools have an score of 62% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and score of 49% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Palatka have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Palatka, FL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

The Children's Reading Center

Charter School

(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
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10/

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7901 Saint Johns Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-2762

Gr: K-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #22.

Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences

Charter School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
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310 South Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-4212

Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #33.

Putnam Edge High School

Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
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200 S 7th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 385-7292

Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

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Palatka, Florida 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Alternatives Unlimited High School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

1414 Bronson St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4937

Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

C. L. Overturf Junior 6th Grade Center (Closed 2023)

1100 S 18th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0569

Gr: 6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Mellon Elementary School (Closed 2023)

301 Mellon Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593

Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Putnam County Adult Education Center (Closed 2013)

200 South 7th St Campbell Adm
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0635

Putnam County Exceptional Education (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

156 Horseman Club Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0530

Gr: 5-12

Putnam County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

0200 S 7th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-051

Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School (Closed 2023)

1100 N 19th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0588

Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Palatka, FL?

The top ranked public charter schools in Palatka, FL include The Children's Reading Center, Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences and Putnam Edge High School.

How many public charter schools are located in Palatka?

3 public charter schools are located in Palatka.

What is the racial composition of students in Palatka?

Palatka public charter schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).