For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,893 students in 33756, FL (there are 6 private schools, serving 855 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 33756, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33756, FL are Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science, Belleair Elementary School and Ponce De Leon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33756 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33756, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33756, FL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1775 S Highland Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 330-9449
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 330-9449
Gr: K-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Belleair Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1156 Lakeview Rd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 469-5983
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 469-5983
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Ponce De Leon Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-3573
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-3573
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
33756, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Daniel Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
855 S Highland Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-6069
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 47%
610 S Fort Harrison Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 469-5991
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 469-5991
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33756, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33756, FL include Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science, Belleair Elementary School and Ponce De Leon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33756?
3 public schools are located in 33756.
What percentage of students in 33756 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 33756 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33756?
33756 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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