For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,316 students in 34654, FL.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools in zipcode 34654 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34654, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34654, FL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
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 | 1,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 1,026 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
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 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
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 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 middle schools in 34654, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34654, FL include Dayspring Academy, Learning Lodge Academy and River Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 34654?
5 public middle schools are located in 34654.
What is the racial composition of students in 34654?
34654 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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