For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,410 students in Apollo Beach, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Apollo Beach, FL are Apollo Beach K-8 School, Waterset Charter School and Slam Academy At Apollo Beach. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apollo Beach, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Apollo Beach have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Apollo Beach, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apollo Beach K-8 School
(Math: 73% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Waterset Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | 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
Gr: K-8
Rank: #33.
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Gr: K-12 | 1,235 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 1,381 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Apollo Beach, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Apollo Beach, FL include Apollo Beach K-8 School, Waterset Charter School and Slam Academy At Apollo Beach.
How many public middle schools are located in Apollo Beach?
4 public middle schools are located in Apollo Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Apollo Beach?
Apollo Beach public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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