For the 2025 school year, there are 153 public schools serving 90,838 students in Pinellas County, FL (there are 118 private schools, serving 20,768 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Pinellas County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Pinellas County, FL are Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele, East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering and Elisa Nelson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinellas County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Pinellas County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pinellas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 E Harrison St
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5508
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5508
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Silver Eagle Dr
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 942-5419
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 942-5419
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Curtis Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
531 Beltrees St
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 738-6438
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 738-6438
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6605 5th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 341-4610
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 341-4610
Gr: 10-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Cypress Woods Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Cypress Woods Blvd
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
(727) 538-7325
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
(727) 538-7325
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Discovery Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1120 Curlew Rd
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 369-6361
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 369-6361
Gr: K-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1660 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Brooker Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3130 Forelock Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 943-4600
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 943-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10300 65th Ave
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 547-7845
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 547-7845
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8600 Boca Ciega Dr
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 893-2630
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 893-2630
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Bauder Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12755 86th Ave
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7829
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7829
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
591 Tom Stuart Causeway
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
(727) 547-7697
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
(727) 547-7697
Gr: K-8 | 1,334 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
95 72nd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2646
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2646
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1515.
Forest Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Pine Ave N
Oldsmar, FL 34677
(813) 891-0785
Oldsmar, FL 34677
(813) 891-0785
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Anona Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12301 Indian Rocks Rd
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-4730
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-4730
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10535 137th St
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-6801
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-6801
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #1919.
Lake St. George Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2855 County Road 95
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 669-1161
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 669-1161
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5900 Dr Martin L King St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2335
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2335
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2795 Keystone Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 939-6413
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 939-6413
Gr: K-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2424.
Osceola Fundamental High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9751 98th St
Seminole, FL 33777
(727) 547-7717
Seminole, FL 33777
(727) 547-7717
Gr: 9-12 | 1,715 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2525.
Leila Davis Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2630 Landmark Dr
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 725-7972
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 725-7972
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2626.
Academie Da Vinci Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1060 Keene Rd
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 298-2778
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 298-2778
Gr: K-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2727.
Midtown Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 10th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-1358
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-1358
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Plato Academy Of St.petersburg
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3901 Park St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 521-7258
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 521-7258
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
San Jose Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1670 San Helen Dr
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 469-5956
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 469-5956
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3030.
Curlew Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3030 Curlew Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1423
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1423
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3131.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1347 Gulf Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5523
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5523
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3232.
Plato Academy Clearwater
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2045 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 228-9517
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 228-9517
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3333.
Shore Acres Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 62nd Ave Ne
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 570-3173
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 570-3173
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3434.
Starkey Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9300 86th Ave
Seminole, FL 33777
(727) 547-7841
Seminole, FL 33777
(727) 547-7841
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3535.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 119th St
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 588-3580
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 588-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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Pinellas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alfred Adler Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4515 38th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 329-9545
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 329-9545
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Ami Kids Center For Personal Growth (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3101 Pass-a-grille Way
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 471-0390
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 471-0390
Gr: 6-11
Ami Kids Pinellas (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3103 Gulf Blvd
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Ben Gamla Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1685 S Belcher Rd
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 642-1593
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 642-1593
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
3815 43rd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 221-5395
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 221-5395
3815 43rd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 570-3059
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 570-3059
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Daniel Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
855 S Highland Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-6069
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Dees - Ptec Clearwater Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
6100 154th Avenue N
Clearwater, FL 34620
(727) 588-6020
Clearwater, FL 34620
(727) 588-6020
Gr: 12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Dees - Ptec St. Petersburg Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
901 34th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 588-6020
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 588-6020
Gr: 10-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 58%
4940 62nd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7872
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7872
5175 45th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 475-1297
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 475-1297
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Eckerd Youth Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 298-2778
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 298-2778
Gr: 5-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Ese Countywide (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
6698 68th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-5900
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 105:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
100 N. Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 4-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Ewes - E-tu-makee Camp (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 60%
100 N. Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Ewes-e-nini-hassee (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
7027 East Stage Coach Trail
Clearwater, FL 33765
(352) 726-3883
Clearwater, FL 33765
(352) 726-3883
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Ewes-eckerd Intensive Halfway (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
201 Culbreath Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Extended Transition At Ptec Clearwater High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
901 34th St S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
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
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
Gr: 9-12
Extended Transition Countywide Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
5125 11th Avenue S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Gr: 12 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Extended Transition, South County High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
1124 Central Ave
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 669-1220
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 669-1220
Gr: 12
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 61%
301 4th Street, Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Gulf/lake Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
14500 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 588-6069
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Home Builders-project Craft (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Imagine Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1950 1st Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Minority enrollment: 93%
1950 1st Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 82%
1660 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1715 Kings Hwy
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5963
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5963
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pinellas County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Pinellas County, FL include Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele, East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering and Elisa Nelson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pinellas County?
153 public schools are located in Pinellas County.
What percentage of students in Pinellas County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Pinellas County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pinellas County?
Pinellas County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pinellas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pinellas County include: Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School vs. Sandy Lane Elementary School, Sunset Hills Elementary School vs. Tarpon Springs Elementary School, Charles Britt Academy vs. Dropout Prevention School
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