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Best 33770 Florida Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 990 students in 33770, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33770, FL are Mildred Helms Elementary School, Pinellas Juvenile Det Center and Dropout Prevention School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33770 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33770, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33770, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mildred Helms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
561 Clearwater Largo Rd S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-3569
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Dropout Prevention School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: PK-12 | 395 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Pinellas County Jail
Alternative School
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Strive Academy
Alternative School
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6000
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 33770 Florida

33770, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ami Kids Pinellas (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3103 Gulf Blvd
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Extended Transition At Ptec Clearwater High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
901 34th St S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
Gr: 9-12
Extended Transition At Ptec St. Petersburg High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
901 34th St S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
Gr: 9-12
Extended Transition, South County High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
1124 Central Ave
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 669-1220
Gr: 12
Family Resources Shelter (Closed 2004)
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Florida Youth Academy - Low Risk (Formerly S) (Closed 2006)
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Florida Youth Academy - Moderate Risk (Formerly C) (Closed 2006)
301 4th Street, Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Home Builders-project Craft (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Largo Central Elementary School (Closed 2010)
250 1st Ave Ne
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-3566
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Leaf Pemhs (Formerly Leaf Halfway House) (Closed 2004)
301 4th Street, Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Leaf Recovery (Closed 2006)
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Pinellas Boot Camp High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
301 4th Street, Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Pinellas Boot Camp Transition (Closed 2004)
301 4th Street, Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Pre-k Early Intervention Prog (Closed 2004)
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6092
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 33770, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33770, FL include Mildred Helms Elementary School, Pinellas Juvenile Det Center and Dropout Prevention School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33770?
5 public elementary schools are located in 33770.
What is the racial composition of students in 33770?
33770 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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