For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,376 students in 34981, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34981, FL are Independence Classical Academy, Pace Center For Girls Treasure Coast and Forest Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34981 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34981, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34981, FL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2902 S. Jenkins Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 837-9300
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 837-9300
Gr: K-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Pace Center For Girls Treasure Coast
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3651 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 595-8880
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 595-8880
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Forest Grove Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3201 S 25th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 468-5885
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 468-5885
Gr: 6-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Data House
Alternative School
4590 Selvitz Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 467-4020
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 467-4020
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 34981, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34981, FL include Independence Classical Academy, Pace Center For Girls Treasure Coast and Forest Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 34981?
4 public middle schools are located in 34981.
What is the racial composition of students in 34981?
34981 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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