St. Lucie Village: Schools & Education
There are 20 public schools in St. Lucie Village. Fort Pierce Central High School is the largest at 3,091 students (grades 8-12). Total enrollment: 15,096 students.
- ~34 residents per school (vs Florida ~412).
K-12 Schools
21 K-12 schools serving the area — about 34 residents per school. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (21)
| School Districts · Districts | ST. LUCIE |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1,201,770 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 14,678 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 770 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 19.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 10,992 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 74.9% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Colleges (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | Indian River State College |
| Nearest College · City | Fort Pierce |
| Nearest College · Phone | 7,724,624,772 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 0.6 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 28 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | ZORA NEALE HURSTON BRANCH LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 7,724,622,154 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 3008 AVENUE D, FORT PIERCE FL 34947 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.7 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 32.5% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12