The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in Math. The lowest is 66% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Picolata Crossing Elementary School
Picolata Crossing Elementary sits on Pacetti Road in the 32092 zip code of St. Augustine, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade within St. Johns County School District. It is a regular public school of substantial size for its grade band, drawing from the suburban growth corridors west of the historic city core.
The school's academic results on the most recent Florida state assessments are genuinely strong. Across reading, math, and science, Picolata Crossing posts proficiency rates that run well ahead of the midpoint when placed relative to districts in St. Johns County. In math, third graders score the highest of the three tested grades, with proficiency declining modestly through fifth grade, though all three grades remain well above what many Florida elementary schools report. ELA follows a similar pattern, with third grade leading and fourth and fifth grade close behind. Fifth-grade science proficiency lands in the same solid range as the ELA results. A parent should be aware that fifth-grade math is the softest of the tested results, sitting a bit below the other grades, and that ELA scores in fourth grade are comparably modest, so those are worth discussing with the school. Trend data across years was not available in what was provided, so the direction of travel is not something we can characterize here.
The student body is predominantly white, with Hispanic students making up a meaningful secondary share and students identifying as two or more races adding another layer of diversity. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is quite low relative to most Florida elementary schools, reflecting the higher-income suburban character of this zip code. Data on students with IEPs and English learners was not reported in what we received, so families with those interests should ask the school directly.
The surrounding community is a product of St. Johns County's rapid expansion. The county is publicly reported as among the fastest-growing in the United States, and the 32092 corridor reflects that: newer subdivisions, a housing market priced well above both the state and national medians, and rents that represent a substantial share of household income. Home values in the zip code have edged down slightly year over year, though they remain elevated. Families considering buying here should account for a voter-approved one-mill property tax increase passed in November 2024, dedicated to teacher and staff salaries, school safety, school nurses, mental health counselors, and programs including science, art, music, and athletics. That increase is an ongoing line item on property tax bills going forward. Voters also renewed a half-cent capital sales surtax through the mid-2030s to fund school construction and maintenance, which matters in a district where enrollment growth has been persistent.
St. Augustine itself, while the city name attached to this school's address, carries a character quite different from the Pacetti Road neighborhood. The historic downtown is walkable and densely active, with a pedestrian-only shopping and dining street, bayfront access, Flagler College, and the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. Major area employers include Northrop Grumman, Flagler Health+, and various education and manufacturing employers. The city has a notably older median population than the suburban zip codes feeding schools like Picolata Crossing, and it retains an unusual concentration of artists and hospitality workers tied to its tourism identity. The growth the county is experiencing plays out most visibly in the suburban western corridors, where new multifamily projects are in review and subdivision development continues.
No program or course-access data was available for Picolata Crossing specifically, so we cannot characterize enrichment offerings, gifted services, or before-and-after care from what was provided. Chronic absenteeism data was also absent. A parent evaluating fit for a child with specific academic or support needs would want to contact the school to fill those gaps.
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