For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public charter schools serving 7,069 students in Pinellas County, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Pinellas County, FL are St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, Discovery Academy Of Science and Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinellas County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Pinellas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Pinellas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Plato Academy Of St.petersburg
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3901 Park St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 521-7258
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 521-7258
Grades: K-8
| 376 students
Rank: #88.
Pinellas Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Belcher Rd S
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 536-3600
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 536-3600
Grades: K-8
| 794 students
Rank: #99.
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Klosterman Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 341-3521
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 341-3521
Grades: 10-12
| 186 students
Rank: #1010.
Plato Seminole
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10888 126th Ave N
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 228-9950
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 228-9950
Grades: K-8
| 366 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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
| 879 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9200 49th St
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(727) 521-7260
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(727) 521-7260
Grades: K-8
| 562 students
Rank: #1313.
Alfred Adler Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4515 38th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 329-9545
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 329-9545
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
Rank: #1414.
Plato Academy Largo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7100 142nd Ave N
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 228-9552
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 228-9552
Grades: K-8
| 347 students
Rank: #1515.
Pinellas Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologie
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Third Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 825-3710
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 825-3710
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 413 students
Rank: #1717.
Enterprise Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2461 N Mcmullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 474-1237
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 474-1237
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School
Charter School
244 2nd Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33733
(727) 302-6883
Saint Petersburg, FL 33733
(727) 302-6883
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
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 charter schools in Pinellas County, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Pinellas County, FL include St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, Discovery Academy Of Science and Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Pinellas County?
18 public charter schools are located in Pinellas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinellas County?
Pinellas County public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Pinellas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Pinellas County include: Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science vs. Plato Academy Clearwater, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas vs. St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, Athenian Academy vs. Academie Da Vinci Charter School
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