For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,048 students in Port Richey, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 239 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Port Richey, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Port Richey, FL are Dayspring Jazz, Chasco Middle School and Chasco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Richey, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Port Richey have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Port Richey, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayspring Jazz
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7137 Jasmine Blvd
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 296-0319
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 296-0319
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Chasco Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7702 Ridge Rd
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-1300
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #33.
Chasco Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7906 Ridge Rd
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-1200
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #44.
Fox Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8309 Fox Hollow Dr
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-7600
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 701 students
Rank: #55.
Gulf Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8019 Gulf Highlands Dr
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-7700
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Port Richey, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Deerwood Academy (Closed 2004)
Charter School
5844 Pine Hill Road
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 849-7847
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 849-7847
Grades: 5-8
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Port Richey, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Port Richey, FL include Dayspring Jazz, Chasco Middle School and Chasco Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Port Richey, FL?
5 public schools are located in Port Richey, FL.
What percentage of students in Port Richey, FL go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Port Richey, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Port Richey, FL?
Port Richey, FL public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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