For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 914 students in the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Disston Heights are Northwest Elementary School and Mount Vernon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5601 22nd Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2147
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2147
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4629 13th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 893-1815
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 893-1815
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg, FL include Northwest Elementary School and Mount Vernon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg?
the neighborhood of Disston Heights, Saint Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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