For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,610 students in Holiday, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Holiday, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Holiday, FL are Anclote High School, Gulf Trace Elementary School and Gulfside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holiday, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Holiday have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Holiday, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anclote High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1540 Sweetbriar Dr
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3000
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,202 students
Rank: #22.
Gulf Trace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3303 Gulf Trace Blvd
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3600
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #33.
Gulfside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2329 Anclote Blvd
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 774-6000
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 774-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Paul R. Smith Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Sweetbriar Dr
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3200
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #55.
Sunray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4815 Sunray Dr
Holiday, FL 34690
(727) 774-9100
Holiday, FL 34690
(727) 774-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Holiday, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1540 Sweetbriar Dr
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3000
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Holiday, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Holiday, FL include Anclote High School, Gulf Trace Elementary School and Gulfside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Holiday?
5 public schools are located in Holiday.
What percentage of students in Holiday go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Holiday are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Holiday?
Holiday public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Holiday are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Holiday include: Gulfside Elementary School vs. Gulf Trace Elementary School, Gulf Trace Elementary School vs. Gulfside Elementary School, Sunray Elementary School vs. Gulf Trace Elementary School
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