Commissioner Kamoutsas Celebrates Continued Success as Performance Improves in the 2025-2026 School Grades

July 1, 2026

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Commissioner Kamoutsas Celebrates Continued Success as Performance Improves in the 2025-2026 School Grades

Tallahassee, Fla., July 1, 2026-Today, Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas announced the school and district grades for the 2025-2026 school year, highlighting continued improvement in school performance across the state. Building on four years of statewide progress monitoring, Florida schools continue to demonstrate strong academic outcomes while meeting increasingly rigorous accountability standards.

This year, 76% of all schools earned an "A" or a "B" school grade, up from 71% in 2024-2025. In addition, 60% of all schools increased their grade from the prior year or maintained an "A" grade.

"Florida continues to prove that high expectations, expanded school choice and strong accountability produce real results for students," said Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas. "I want to thank our teachers and parents for the important work they do each day to help students achieve their full potential. These results are worth celebrating, but they also challenge us to continue raising the bar. Together, we will build on this momentum, strengthen student achievement, and ensure even greater success for Florida's schools in the years ahead."

Overview of 2026 School Grades

• 76% of all schools (2,614 schools) earned an "A" or a "B" school grade in the 2025-2026 school year, compared to 71% in 2024-2025.
• 60% of all schools maintained an "A" or improved their grade from the prior year.
• There was a significant decrease in the number of "D" or "F" schools with only 31 schools earning a "D" or "F" in 2026 compared to 70 schools in 2025.
• 78% of charter schools earned an "A" or "B" school grade in the 2025-2026 school year, compared to 76% of traditional schools.
• Of the 607 charter schools with a grade in 2025 and 2026, 68% (414 schools) increased their grade or maintained an "A."
• The percentage of charter schools earning an "A" (61%) is 13 percentage points higher than the percentage of non-charter schools earning an "A" (48%).
• Five districts improved from a "B" to an "A."
• Two districts improved from a "C" to a "B."