For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,207 students in 33709, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 769 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 33709, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33709, FL are Plato Academy Of St.petersburg, Blanton Elementary School and Seventy-fourth St. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33709 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33709, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33709, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6400 54th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7820
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7820
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Seventy-fourth St. Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3801 74th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 893-2120
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 893-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Dixie M. Hollins High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4940 62nd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7876
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7876
Gr: 9-12 | 1,934 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
33709, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4940 62nd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7872
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7872
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33709, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33709, FL include Plato Academy Of St.petersburg, Blanton Elementary School and Seventy-fourth St. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33709?
4 public schools are located in 33709.
What percentage of students in 33709 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 33709 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33709?
33709 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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