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Best 33040 Florida Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,674 students in 33040, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33040, FL are Sigsbee Charter School, Monroe Virtual Franchise and Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33040 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33040, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33040, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sigsbee Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
939 Felton Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1861
Gr: K-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 106:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Monroe Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Horace O'bryant School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5628
Gr: PK-8 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
May Sands Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 United St Ste 110
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Center
Alternative School
1105 Leon St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
5501 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7300
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Virtual Instruction Program
241 Trumbo Rd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 289-2480
Gr: K-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33040, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33040, FL include Sigsbee Charter School, Monroe Virtual Franchise and Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in 33040?
9 public middle schools are located in 33040.
What is the racial composition of students in 33040?
33040 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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