For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,597 students in 34654, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 182 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 34654, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 34654, FL are Dayspring Academy, Learning Lodge Academy and River Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34654 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34654, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34654, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayspring Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9732 Little Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 862-8600
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 862-8600
Gr: K-12 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Learning Lodge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10534 Little Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 868-0067
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 868-0067
Gr: K-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
River Ridge Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11646 Town Center Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
River Ridge High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11646 Town Center Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,814 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Moon Lake Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12019 Tree Breeze Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-4600
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Schrader Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11041 Little Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-5900
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10055 Sweet Bay Ct
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-4500
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Bayonet Point Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11125 Little Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7400
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7619 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 849-1901
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 849-1901
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
34654, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Richard Milburn Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
7545 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 859-9323
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 859-9323
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
11646 Town Center Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 34654, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 34654, FL include Dayspring Academy, Learning Lodge Academy and River Ridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 34654?
10 public schools are located in 34654.
What percentage of students in 34654 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 34654 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34654?
34654 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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