For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,296 students in 33781, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33781, FL are Pinellas Park Middle School, Nina Harris Ese Center and Richard L. Sanders School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33781 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33781, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33781, FL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinellas Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6940 70th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 545-6400
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 545-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,018 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Nina Harris Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 70th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7850
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7850
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Richard L. Sanders School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5025 76th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7728
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7728
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Pinellas Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8570 66th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 549-6550
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 549-6550
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
33781, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Oak Park School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6700 86th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 490-5600
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 490-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33781, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33781, FL include Pinellas Park Middle School, Nina Harris Ese Center and Richard L. Sanders School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33781?
4 public middle schools are located in 33781.
What is the racial composition of students in 33781?
33781 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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