For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,955 students in 33712, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 33712, FL are Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School, Perkins Elementary School and Bay Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33712 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33712, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33712, FL Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2229 25th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2139
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2139
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Perkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2205 18th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2117
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2117
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Bay Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5800 22nd St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1449
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1449
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Melrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1752 13th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Maximo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4850 31st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2191
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2191
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 33712, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 33712, FL include Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School, Perkins Elementary School and Bay Point Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33712?
5 public preschools are located in 33712.
What is the racial composition of students in 33712?
33712 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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