For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,544 students in Safety Harbor, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 450 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Safety Harbor, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Safety Harbor, FL are Safety Harbor Elementary School and Safety Harbor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Safety Harbor, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Safety Harbor have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Safety Harbor, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safety Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
535 5th Ave N
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 724-1462
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 724-1462
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Safety Harbor Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 1st Ave N
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 724-1400
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 724-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Safety Harbor, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Safety Harbor Secondary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
675 Elm Street, N
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 725-7965
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 725-7965
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Safety Harbor, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Safety Harbor, FL include Safety Harbor Elementary School and Safety Harbor Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Safety Harbor?
2 public schools are located in Safety Harbor.
What percentage of students in Safety Harbor go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Safety Harbor are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Safety Harbor?
Safety Harbor public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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