For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,023 students in the neighborhood of Lakewood Estates, Saint Petersburg, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Lakewood Estates are Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School and Maximo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lakewood Estates, Saint Petersburg, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Lakewood Estates, Saint Petersburg, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5900 Dr Martin L King St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2335
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2335
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #22.
Maximo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4850 31st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2191
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2191
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lakewood Estates, Saint Petersburg, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lakewood Estates, Saint Petersburg, FL include Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School and Maximo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakewood Estates, Saint Petersburg?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakewood Estates, Saint Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lakewood Estates, Saint Petersburg?
the neighborhood of Lakewood Estates, Saint Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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