For the 2024-25 school year, there are 155 public schools serving 93,728 students in Pinellas County, FL (there are 121 private schools, serving 20,619 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Pinellas County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Pinellas County, FL are Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele, East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering and Curtis Fundamental Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinellas County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Pinellas County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pinellas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 E Harrison St
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5508
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5508
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Curtis Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
531 Beltrees St
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 738-6438
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 738-6438
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Elisa Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
415 15th St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 588-5187
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 588-5187
Grades: 1-5
| 442 students
Rank: #55.
Cypress Woods Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Cypress Woods Blvd
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
(727) 538-7325
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
(727) 538-7325
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #66.
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6605 5th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 341-4610
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 341-4610
Grades: 10-12
| 234 students
Rank: #77.
Discovery Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1120 Curlew Rd
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 369-6361
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 369-6361
Grades: K-8
| 542 students
Rank: #88.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10300 65th Ave
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 547-7845
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 547-7845
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 548 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 753 students
Rank: #1111.
Bauder Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12755 86th Ave
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7829
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7829
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #1212.
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8600 Boca Ciega Dr
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 893-2630
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 893-2630
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1313.
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
95 72nd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2646
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2646
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #1414.
Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
591 Tom Stuart Causeway
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
(727) 547-7697
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
(727) 547-7697
Grades: K-8
| 1,343 students
Rank: #1515.
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10535 137th St
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-6801
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-6801
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Rank: #1616.
Anona Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12301 Indian Rocks Rd
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-4730
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-4730
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1717.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 N Belcher Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1466
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1466
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #1818.
Ozona Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Tampa Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1589
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1589
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lake St. George Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2855 County Road 95
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 669-1161
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 669-1161
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1347 Gulf Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5523
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5523
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #2121.
Osceola Fundamental High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9751 98th St
Seminole, FL 33777
(727) 547-7717
Seminole, FL 33777
(727) 547-7717
Grades: 9-12
| 1,715 students
Rank: #2222.
Forest Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Pine Ave N
Oldsmar, FL 34677
(813) 891-0785
Oldsmar, FL 34677
(813) 891-0785
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #2323.
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
| 589 students
Rank: #2424.
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Curlew Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 228-6850
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 228-6850
Grades: K-8
| 370 students
Rank: #2525.
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
| 374 students
Rank: #2626.
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
| 665 students
Rank: #2727.
Midtown Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 10th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-1358
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-1358
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #2828.
Academie Da Vinci Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1060 Keene Rd
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 298-2778
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 298-2778
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: #2929.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 119th St
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 588-3580
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 588-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
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
| 630 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3901 22nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 522-1737
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 522-1737
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
Rank: #3232.
Curlew Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3030 Curlew Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1423
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1423
Grades: PK-5
| 634 students
Rank: #3333.
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
| 351 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Safety Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
535 5th Ave N
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 724-1462
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 724-1462
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
San Jose Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1670 San Helen Dr
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 469-5956
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 469-5956
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
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Pinellas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ami Kids Center For Personal Growth (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3101 Pass-a-grille Way
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 471-0390
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 471-0390
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students
Ami Kids Pinellas (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3103 Gulf Blvd
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 6-12
| 21 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
3815 43rd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 221-5395
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 221-5395
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3815 43rd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 570-3059
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 570-3059
Grades: K-5
| 432 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
Dees - Ptec St. Petersburg Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
901 34th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 588-6020
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 588-6020
Grades: 10-12
| 50 students
1001 51st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-5580
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-5580
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
4940 62nd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7872
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7872
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5175 45th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 475-1297
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 475-1297
Grades: 6-8
| 200 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
Extended Transition At Ptec Clearwater High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
901 34th St S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Extended Transition At Ptec St. Petersburg High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
901 34th St S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Extended Transition Countywide Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
5125 11th Avenue S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Grades: 12
| 182 students
Extended Transition, South County High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
1124 Central Ave
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 669-1220
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 669-1220
Grades: 12
| n/a students
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 4-12
| 18 students
301 4th Street, Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 6-12
| 19 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
Home Builders-project Craft (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Imagine Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1950 1st Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
1950 1st Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 56 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
1400 54th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2955
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2955
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
250 1st Ave Ne
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-3566
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-3566
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
301 4th Street, Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pinellas County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Pinellas County, FL include Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele, East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering and Curtis Fundamental Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pinellas County?
155 public schools are located in Pinellas County.
What percentage of students in Pinellas County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Pinellas County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pinellas County?
Pinellas County public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pinellas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pinellas County include: Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School vs. Sandy Lane Elementary School, Sunset Hills Elementary School vs. Tarpon Springs Elementary School, East Lake High School vs. Palm Harbor University High School
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