Best neighborhoods zoned for Nease High School.
Allen D. Nease is one of the most sought-after high schools in St. Johns County, and the communities that feed it carry a school premium. Here are the neighborhoods generally inside the Nease zone, what they cost, and how to confirm the assignment before you buy.
The short answer.
The communities generally zoned for Nease High School are most of Nocatee, Palencia, and Las Calinas, along with established neighborhoods east of the Intracoastal. As of recent district zoning, Nease serves Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, Palencia, Kensington, and Las Calinas, with Palm Valley Academy, Valley Ridge Academy, and Pine Island Academy as primary feeders. Nocatee is large and parts of it feed Ponte Vedra High instead, so the village matters.
School attendance zones in St. Johns County shift as the district opens new schools, and several communities are split across more than one high school. Two new K-8 academies in SilverLeaf and Nocatee are opening for the 2026-2027 year, with boundary changes attached. Before you make a decision based on a school, confirm the assignment for the specific address using the district's official St. Johns County address-level zone locator, and we will verify it in writing as part of your search. The groupings below reflect the general zone, not a guarantee for every street.
Neighborhoods generally zoned for Nease High School.
These St. Johns County communities are generally inside the Nease zone and have full neighborhood guides. Nocatee in particular is split, most villages feed Nease, but some feed Ponte Vedra High, so confirm the specific village and address.
| Community | Area | Typical price | Why buyers pick it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nocatee | Nocatee | $500Ks–$2M+ | Most villages feed Nease |
| Palencia | NE St. Johns | $500Ks–$1.5M+ | Named in the Nease zone |
| Las Calinas | NE St. Johns | $400Ks–$700Ks | Named in the Nease zone |
| Coastal Oaks at Nocatee | Nocatee | $700Ks–$2M+ | Gated Nocatee village |
| Crosswater at Nocatee | Nocatee | $500Ks–$1M+ | Nocatee village |
| Greenleaf Village at Nocatee | Nocatee | $500Ks–$900Ks | Nocatee village |
Nocatee is the key nuance. Most of Nocatee feeds Nease, and a 2021 correction moved River Landing at Twenty Mile into the Nease zone like the rest of the community. But some Nocatee areas feed Ponte Vedra High, and Ponte Vedra Beach proper is split between Nease and Ponte Vedra High. The new K-8 academy opening in Nocatee for 2026-2027 may shift feeders again. Always confirm the exact village and address.
A closer look at each community.
Nocatee
The master-planned heart of the zone, most of Nocatee feeds Nease, with the full range from townhomes to high-end single-family. A handful of villages feed Ponte Vedra High instead, so confirm by village. Read the full Nocatee guide →
Palencia
A gated, amenity-rich golf community east of I-95 explicitly named in the Nease attendance zone, popular with families who want the school plus a country-club lifestyle. Read the full Palencia guide →
Las Calinas
A more attainable established community named in the Nease zone, drawing families who want the school assignment without the coastal price tag. Read the full Las Calinas guide →
Coastal Oaks at Nocatee
The gated, higher-end village within Nocatee, generally in the Nease zone, with large single-family and estate homes. Read the full Coastal Oaks at Nocatee guide →
Crosswater at Nocatee
A newer-construction Nocatee village generally feeding Nease, with a range of single-family floor plans. Read the full Crosswater at Nocatee guide →
Greenleaf Village at Nocatee
An established, walkable Nocatee village generally in the Nease zone, close to the Nocatee town center amenities. Read the full Greenleaf Village at Nocatee guide →
How the Nease High School zone affects price.
The Nease zone commands a measurable premium because demand for the school is consistent across the price range, from Nocatee townhomes to the coastal high-end. Buyers screen for the Nease assignment specifically, so a home confirmed inside the line competes against fewer comparable listings and tends to hold value through market shifts.
For context, Momentum agents average a 97.98 percent sold-to-list ratio and 64 days on market across the metro, against a RealMLS market average closer to 96.73 percent and 72 days year to date. In a school-driven zone, homes that check the zoning box move faster and hold value better, so pricing and timing to the specific boundary matters.
How to confirm a home is actually in the Nease High School zone.
Listing sites get school zoning wrong constantly, especially in fast-growing St. Johns County where boundaries move. Three steps protect you. First, run the exact address through the district's official zone locator. Second, ask us to confirm it in writing, since we verify the current assignment as a standard part of every search. Third, if the home sits near a boundary, understand that a future rezoning is possible, and we will flag homes where that risk is real.
See the full Nease High School profile for ratings, programs, and the wider zone, and the St. Johns County schools guide for how the district compares.
Nearby zones to compare.
If a specific home falls outside the Nease line, these neighboring zones are the most common alternatives.
| School zone | How it compares |
|---|---|
| Ponte Vedra High zone | Serves Palm Valley, Sawgrass, and some Nocatee villages, the coastal alternative to Nease. |
| Pine Island Academy | A K-8 feeder within Nocatee that channels into the Nease zone. |
| All St. Johns zones | How Nease compares across the top-rated county district. |
Questions families ask.
What neighborhoods are zoned for Nease High School?
The communities generally zoned for Nease are most of Nocatee, Palencia, and Las Calinas, plus established neighborhoods east of the Intracoastal. District zoning lists Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, Palencia, Kensington, and Las Calinas. Because Nocatee is split with Ponte Vedra High, confirm the specific village and address with the district's official locator.
Is all of Nocatee zoned for Nease?
No. Most of Nocatee feeds Nease, and a 2021 change moved River Landing at Twenty Mile into the Nease zone. But some Nocatee areas feed Ponte Vedra High instead, and a new K-8 academy opening in Nocatee for 2026-2027 may shift feeders. Confirm the specific village before you buy.
How do I confirm a home is zoned for Nease?
Run the exact address through the St. Johns County School District's official online attendance-zone locator, then have your agent confirm it in writing. Listing sites frequently show outdated zoning in fast-growing St. Johns County.
Why is the Nease zone more expensive?
Nease is one of the most sought-after high schools in the county, so demand for homes inside the zone is consistent across price points. A confirmed-in-zone home competes against fewer comparable listings and tends to hold value, which supports a premium.
What are the feeder schools for Nease?
The primary feeders are Palm Valley Academy, Valley Ridge Academy, and Pine Island Academy, with some students from Pacetti Bay Middle School. Feeder patterns can change with rezonings, so confirm the full elementary-middle-high path for a specific address.
Can a home's school zone change after I buy?
Yes. St. Johns County rezones as it opens new schools, and homes near a boundary carry the most risk. We flag boundary-adjacent homes during your search so you understand the possibility before you commit.
Want to buy inside the Nease High School zone?
Tell us you want to be inside the Nease High School boundary and we will build the search around it, confirm the current zone for every address in writing, and move fast when the right home lists. Every inquiry comes straight to us. No obligation, no spam.
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