Best Clearwater Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,293 students in Clearwater, FL.

The top ranked public charter schools in Clearwater, FL are Plato Academy Clearwater, Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science and Athenian Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clearwater, FL public charter schools have an score of 57% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and score of 54% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Clearwater have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Clearwater, FL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Plato Academy Clearwater

Charter School

(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
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Top 30%

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2045 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 228-9517

Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #22.

Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science

Charter School

(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
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Top 50%

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1775 S Highland Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 330-9449

Gr: K-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #33.

Athenian Academy

Charter School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
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2289 N. Hercules Ave
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 298-2718

Gr: K-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #44.

Enterprise Charter High School

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
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2495 Enterprise Road
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 474-1237

Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Ben Gamla Charter School (Closed 2014)

Charter School

1685 S Belcher Rd
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 642-1593

Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Clearwater Adult Education Center (Closed 2004)

540 S Hercules Ave
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 469-4190

Daniel Academy (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

855 S Highland Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-6069

Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 47%

Dees - Ptec Clearwater Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Special Education School

6100 154th Avenue N
Clearwater, FL 34620
(727) 588-6020

Gr: 12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 19%

Eckerd Youth Academy (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 298-2778

Gr: 5-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 76%

Ewes - E-how-kee Camp (Closed 2006)

100 N. Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990

Gr: 4-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 9%

Ewes - E-tu-makee Camp (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990

Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 60%

Ewes - Eckerd Leadership Program (Closed 2023)

100 N. Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990

Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 68%

Ewes-e-nini-hassee (Closed 2020)

Alternative School

7027 East Stage Coach Trail
Clearwater, FL 33765
(352) 726-3883

Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Ewes-eckerd Intensive Halfway (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990

Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 87%

Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge (Closed 2020)

Alternative School

201 Culbreath Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-2990

Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Gulf/lake Academy (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

14500 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 588-6069

Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 61%

Kennedy Middle School (Closed 2010)

1660 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609

Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Kings Highway Elementary School (Closed 2010)

1715 Kings Hwy
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5963

Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Newpoint Pinellas Academy (Closed 2018)

21810 Hwy 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 475-1256

Gr: 6-8

North Ward Elementary School (Closed 2010)

900 N Fort Harrison Ave
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5982

Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Pinellas Technical College - Clearwater (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

6100 154th Ave N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7167

Pinellas Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) (Closed 2023)

14405 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6304

Gr: 4-12

Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School (Closed 2018)

21800 Us Highway 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 475-1256

Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Ptec - Clearwater - Team Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

6100 154th Avenue, N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7167

Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 30%

South Ward Elementary School (Closed 2010)

610 S Fort Harrison Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 469-5991

Gr: K-5 | 279 students Minority enrollment: 67%

Whole Child At Uparc Charter School (Closed 2004)

Charter School

1501 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 799-3330

Gr: PK | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Clearwater, FL?

The top ranked public charter schools in Clearwater, FL include Plato Academy Clearwater, Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science and Athenian Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Clearwater?

4 public charter schools are located in Clearwater.

What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater?

Clearwater public charter schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Which public charter schools in Clearwater are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Clearwater include: Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science vs. Plato Academy Clearwater, Plato Academy Clearwater vs. Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science