Pinellas School District

301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770-3536
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Pinellas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 154 public schools serving 93,702 students in Pinellas School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Pinellas School District 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).
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).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
154 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
93,702 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
5,732 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Pinellas School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#27 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Pinellas  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pinellas  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pinellas  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pinellas  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Pinellas  School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.70
# American Indian Students
140 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,727 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18,560 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
37%
# Black Students
17,864 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
19%
21%
# White Students
47,990 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
51%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
258 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,163 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
3,541
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
6,293
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,654
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,700
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,070
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,577
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,554
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,811
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,663
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,833
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,959
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,598
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,415
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,034
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,841 is higher than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,143 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$1,203 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Pinellas  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,232 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Pinellas  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,841
$11,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pinellas  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,143
$11,627
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pinellas  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pinellas School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 E Harrison St
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Silver Eagle Dr
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
531 Beltrees St
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 738-6438
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Elisa Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
415 15th St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 588-5187
Grades: 1-5
| 442 students
Rank: #55.
Cypress Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4900 Cypress Woods Blvd
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
(727) 538-7325
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #66.
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6605 5th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 341-4610
Grades: 10-12
| 234 students
Rank: #77.
Discovery Academy Of Science
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1120 Curlew Rd
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 369-6361
Grades: K-8
| 542 students
Rank: #88.
Orange Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10300 65th Ave
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 547-7845
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #99.
Brooker Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3130 Forelock Rd
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
1660 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1111.
Bauder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12755 86th Ave
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
8600 Boca Ciega Dr
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
95 72nd St N
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
591 Tom Stuart Causeway
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
(727) 547-7697
Grades: K-8
| 1,343 students
Rank: #1515.
Oakhurst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10535 137th St
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-6801
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Rank: #1616.
Anona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12301 Indian Rocks Rd
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-4730
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1717.
Sutherland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3150 N Belcher Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1466
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #1818.
Ozona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Tampa Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1589
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lake St. George Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2855 County Road 95
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 669-1161
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1347 Gulf Rd
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
9751 98th St
Seminole, FL 33777
(727) 547-7717
Grades: 9-12
| 1,715 students
Rank: #2222.
Forest Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 Pine Ave N
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
5900 Dr Martin L King St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2335
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #2424.
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1601 Curlew Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 228-6850
Grades: K-8
| 370 students
Rank: #2525.
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2795 Keystone Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 939-6413
Grades: K-8
| 374 students
Rank: #2626.
Leila Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2630 Landmark Dr
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 725-7972
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #2727.
Midtown Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1701 10th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-1358
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #2828.
Academie Da Vinci Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1060 Keene Rd
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 298-2778
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: #2929.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1901 119th St
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 588-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Plato Academy Clearwater
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2045 Palmetto St
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
3901 22nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 522-1737
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
Rank: #3232.
Curlew Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3030 Curlew Rd
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
2229 25th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2139
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Safety Harbor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
535 5th Ave N
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 724-1462
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
San Jose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1670 San Helen Dr
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 469-5956
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pinellas School District?
Pinellas School District manages 154 public schools serving 93,702 students.
What is the rank of Pinellas School District?
Pinellas School District is ranked #29 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pinellas School District?
51% of Pinellas School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pinellas School District?
Pinellas School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Pinellas School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,143 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 154 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 93,702 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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