For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 789 students in 34653, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 34653, FL are Plato Academy Trinity Charter School and Pepin Academies Of Pasco County. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 34653 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 34653, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34653, FL Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plato Academy Trinity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8810 Old Country Rd 54
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 205-6360
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 205-6360
Gr: K-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Pepin Academies Of Pasco County
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7710 Osteen Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 264-6497
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 264-6497
Gr: 3-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
34653, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baycare Behavioral Health (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
8132 King Helie Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Gr: K-12
Mandala Treatment Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8005 King Helie Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 841-4447
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 841-4447
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
7650 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
7650 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 34653, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 34653, FL include Plato Academy Trinity Charter School and Pepin Academies Of Pasco County.
How many public charter schools are located in 34653?
2 public charter schools are located in 34653.
What is the racial composition of students in 34653?
34653 public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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