For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,518 students in the neighborhood of Jungle Terrace, Saint Petersburg, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Jungle Terrace are Plato Academy Of St.petersburg, Seventy-fourth St. Elementary School and Azalea Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jungle Terrace, Saint Petersburg, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Jungle Terrace, Saint Petersburg, FL (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.
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: #33.
Azalea Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7855 22nd Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2606
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2606
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jungle Terrace, Saint Petersburg, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jungle Terrace, Saint Petersburg, FL include Plato Academy Of St.petersburg, Seventy-fourth St. Elementary School and Azalea Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jungle Terrace, Saint Petersburg?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jungle Terrace, Saint Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jungle Terrace, Saint Petersburg?
the neighborhood of Jungle Terrace, Saint Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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