For the 2025 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 14,605 students in Clearwater, FL (there are 28 private schools, serving 5,797 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Clearwater, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Clearwater, FL are Clearwater Fundamental Middle School, Leila Davis Elementary School and Plato Academy Clearwater. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Clearwater have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clearwater, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1660 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Leila Davis Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2630 Landmark Dr
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 725-7972
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 725-7972
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Plato Academy Clearwater
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2045 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 228-9517
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 228-9517
Grades: K-8
| 624 students
Rank: #44.
Plumb Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1920 Lakeview Rd
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 469-5976
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 469-5976
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #55.
Belcher Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2215 Lancaster Drive
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 538-7437
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 538-7437
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #66.
Pinellas Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14405 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6304
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6304
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1775 S Highland Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 330-9449
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 330-9449
Grades: K-8
| 894 students
Rank: #88.
Mcmullen-booth Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3025 Union St
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 669-1800
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 669-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #99.
Pinellas Virtual Franchise
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14405 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Grades: K-12
| 218 students
Rank: #1010.
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1715 Kings Highway
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 223-8949
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 223-8949
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #1111.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5921 150th Ave N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7440
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7440
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #1212.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2800 Drew St
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 725-7978
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 725-7978
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Pinellas Teleschool
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 669-1220
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 669-1220
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Pinellas Virtual K-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14405 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1515.
Belleair Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1156 Lakeview Rd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 469-5983
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 469-5983
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1616.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6995 Hopedale Ln
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 538-7335
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 538-7335
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #1717.
Skycrest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 N Corona Ave
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 469-5987
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 469-5987
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1818.
Athenian Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2289 N. Hercules Ave
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 298-2718
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 298-2718
Grades: K-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1919.
Ponce De Leon Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-3573
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-3573
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #2020.
Hospital/homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 462-1515
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 462-1515
Grades: PK-12
| 66 students
Rank: #2121.
Sandy Lane Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1360 Sandy Ln
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5974
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5974
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #2222.
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 474-8836
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 474-8836
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #2323.
Enterprise Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2495 Enterprise Road
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 474-1237
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 474-1237
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #2424.
Countryside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 State Road 580
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 725-7956
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 725-7956
Grades: 9-12
| 1,593 students
Rank: #2525.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1370 S Belcher Rd
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 524-4430
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 524-4430
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #2626.
Clearwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1951 Gulf To Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 298-1620
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 298-1620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,637 students
Rank: #2727.
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3030 N Mcmullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 791-3522
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 791-3522
Grades: 4-8
| 76 students
Rank: #2828.
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2935 County Road 193
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 725-7982
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 725-7982
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
Rank: #2929.
Calvin A. Hunsinger School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1863 N Betty Ln
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-4260
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-4260
Grades: K-12
| 115 students
Rank: #3030.
Bayside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14405 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 507-4730
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 507-4730
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #3131.
Pinellas High Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1616
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1616
Grades: 4-10
| 172 students
Clearwater, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ben Gamla Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1685 S Belcher Rd
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 642-1593
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 642-1593
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
540 S Hercules Ave
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 469-4190
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 469-4190
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Daniel Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
855 S Highland Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-6069
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Dees - Ptec Clearwater Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
6100 154th Avenue N
Clearwater, FL 34620
(727) 588-6020
Clearwater, FL 34620
(727) 588-6020
Grades: 12
| 74 students
Eckerd Youth Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 298-2778
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 298-2778
Grades: 5-12
| 41 students
100 N. Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 4-12
| 53 students
Ewes - E-tu-makee Camp (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
100 N. Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Ewes-e-nini-hassee (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
7027 East Stage Coach Trail
Clearwater, FL 33765
(352) 726-3883
Clearwater, FL 33765
(352) 726-3883
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Ewes-eckerd Intensive Halfway (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
201 Culbreath Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Gulf/lake Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
14500 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 588-6069
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 6-12
| 72 students
1660 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
1715 Kings Hwy
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5963
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5963
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
21810 Hwy 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 475-1256
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 475-1256
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
900 N Fort Harrison Ave
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5982
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5982
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Pinellas Technical College - Clearwater (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
6100 154th Ave N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7167
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7167
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
14405 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6304
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6304
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
21800 Us Highway 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 475-1256
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 475-1256
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Ptec - Clearwater - Team Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6100 154th Avenue, N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7167
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7167
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
610 S Fort Harrison Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 469-5991
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 469-5991
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Whole Child At Uparc Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1501 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 799-3330
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 799-3330
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clearwater, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Clearwater, FL include Clearwater Fundamental Middle School, Leila Davis Elementary School and Plato Academy Clearwater.
How many public schools are located in Clearwater?
31 public schools are located in Clearwater.
What percentage of students in Clearwater go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Clearwater are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater?
Clearwater public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clearwater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clearwater include: Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School vs. Sandy Lane Elementary School, Sandy Lane Elementary School vs. Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School, Mcmullen-booth Elementary School vs. Leila Davis Elementary School
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