For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 506 students in Putnam County, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Putnam County, 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.
Putnam County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Putnam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Children's Reading Center
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7901 Saint Johns Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-2762
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-2762
Grades: K-6
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 South Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-4212
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-4212
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
Putnam Edge High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 S 7th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 385-7292
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 385-7292
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Putnam County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternatives Unlimited High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1414 Bronson St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4937
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4937
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
140 N County Road 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2113
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2113
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
1100 S 18th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0569
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0569
Grades: 6
| 340 students
101 S Prospect St
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1360
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1360
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
301 Mellon Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
200 South 7th St Campbell Adm
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0635
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0635
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Putnam County Exceptional Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
156 Horseman Club Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0530
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0530
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Putnam County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0200 S 7th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-051
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Putnam Educational Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
141 Ferry Road
East Palatka, FL 32131
(904) 329-0599
East Palatka, FL 32131
(904) 329-0599
Grades: 4-12
| 68 students
1100 N 19th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0588
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0588
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Putnam County, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Putnam County, 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 Putnam County?
3 public charter schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County 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).
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