For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,073 students in the neighborhood of Highland Oaks, Saint Petersburg, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Highland Oaks are Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School and James B. Sanderlin K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Oaks, Saint Petersburg, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Oaks, Saint Petersburg, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
James B. Sanderlin K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 22nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1700
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1700
Grades: K-8
| 816 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Oaks, Saint Petersburg, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Oaks, Saint Petersburg, FL include Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School and James B. Sanderlin K-8.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Oaks, Saint Petersburg?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Oaks, Saint Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Oaks, Saint Petersburg?
the neighborhood of Highland Oaks, Saint Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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