For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,719 students in 34683, FL (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,252 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 34683, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 34683, FL are Elisa Nelson Elementary School, Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School and Sutherland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34683 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34683, FL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34683, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elisa Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
415 15th St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 588-5187
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 588-5187
Gr: 1-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Curlew Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 228-6850
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 228-6850
Gr: K-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 N Belcher Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1466
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1466
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Ozona Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Tampa Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1589
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1589
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Palm Harbor University High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Omaha St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1131
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1131
Gr: 9-12 | 2,502 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Palm Harbor Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Tampa Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1146
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1146
Gr: 6-8 | 1,040 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
34683, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
415 15th St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1156
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1156
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 34683, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 34683, FL include Elisa Nelson Elementary School, Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School and Sutherland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34683?
6 public schools are located in 34683.
What percentage of students in 34683 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 34683 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34683?
34683 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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