For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,919 students in Clearwater, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Clearwater, FL are Discovery Academy Of Science, Plato Academy Clearwater and Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Clearwater have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2433 Nursery Rd
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 369-6361
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 369-6361
Gr: K-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Plato Academy Clearwater
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2045 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 228-9517
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 228-9517
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
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 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Athenian Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2289 N Hercules Ave
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 298-2718
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 298-2718
Gr: K-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Enterprise Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2495 Enterprise Rd
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 474-1237
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 474-1237
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 642-1593
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
540 S Hercules Ave
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 469-4190
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 469-4190
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%
Dees - Ptec Clearwater Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
6100 154th Avenue N
Clearwater, FL 34620
(727) 588-6020
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
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 298-2778
Gr: 5-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 76%
100 N. Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
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
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 60%
100 N. Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
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
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
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
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
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 61%
1660 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1715 Kings Hwy
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5963
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5963
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
900 N Fort Harrison Ave
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5982
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
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7167
14405 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6304
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6304
Gr: 4-12
21800 Us Highway 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 475-1256
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
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7167
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 30%
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%
Whole Child At Uparc Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1501 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 799-3330
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 Discovery Academy Of Science, Plato Academy Clearwater and Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science.
How many public charter schools are located in Clearwater?
5 public charter schools are located in Clearwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater?
Clearwater public charter schools minority enrollment is 44% 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
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