For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 941 students in 33778, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 33778, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in 33778, FL are Ridgecrest Elementary School and Plato Seminole. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33778 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33778, FL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33778, FL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 119th St
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 588-3580
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 588-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Plato Seminole
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10888 126th Ave N
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 228-9950
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 228-9950
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33778, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33778, FL include Ridgecrest Elementary School and Plato Seminole.
How many public schools are located in 33778, FL?
2 public schools are located in 33778, FL.
What percentage of students in 33778, FL go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 33778, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33778, FL?
33778, FL public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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