For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,962 students in the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Childs Park are Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School and Fairmount Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3901 22nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 522-1737
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 522-1737
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: #22.
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 37th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 552-1703
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 552-1703
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Fairmount Park Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
575 41st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-2132
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-2132
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg, FL include Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School and Fairmount Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg?
the neighborhood of Childs Park, Saint Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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