Best 33781 Florida Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinellas Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6940 70th Ave N
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 70th Ave N
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5025 76th Ave N
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8570 66th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 549-6550
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 33781 Florida

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
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 105:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
6700 86th Ave N
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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