For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,398 students in 34688, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 235 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 34688, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 34688, FL are East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering, Brooker Creek Elementary School and Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34688 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34688, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34688, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Silver Eagle Dr
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 942-5419
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 942-5419
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Brooker Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3130 Forelock Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 943-4600
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 943-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2795 Keystone Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 939-6413
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 939-6413
Grades: K-8
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
East Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Silver Eagle Dr
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 942-5419
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 942-5419
Grades: 9-12
| 2,134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 34688, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 34688, FL include East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering, Brooker Creek Elementary School and Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs.
How many public schools are located in 34688?
4 public schools are located in 34688.
What percentage of students in 34688 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 34688 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34688?
34688 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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