For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,058 students in Apollo Beach, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 132 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Apollo Beach, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Apollo Beach, FL are Apollo Beach Elementary School, Waterset Charter School and Doby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apollo Beach, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Apollo Beach have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Apollo Beach, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Apollo Beach Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Apollo Beach Blvd
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 671-5172
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 671-5172
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Waterset Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6540 Knowledge Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Grades: K-8
| 1,164 students
Rank: #33.
Doby Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6720 Covington Garden Dr
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 672-5388
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 672-5388
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Grades: K-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
5995 Covington Garden Drive
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 272-4000
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 272-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Apollo Beach, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Apollo Beach, FL include Apollo Beach Elementary School, Waterset Charter School and Doby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Apollo Beach?
5 public schools are located in Apollo Beach.
What percentage of students in Apollo Beach go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Apollo Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Apollo Beach?
Apollo Beach public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Apollo Beach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Apollo Beach include: Doby Elementary School vs. Apollo Beach Elementary School, Apollo Beach Elementary School vs. Doby Elementary School
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