For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,142 students in 33709, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 769 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 33709, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33709, FL are Plato Academy Of St.petersburg, Blanton Elementary School and Dixie M. Hollins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33709 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33709, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33709, FL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plato Academy Of St.petersburg
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #22.
Blanton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6400 54th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7820
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Dixie M. Hollins High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4940 62nd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7876
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7876
Grades: 9-12
| 1,822 students
Rank: #44.
Seventy-fourth St. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 74th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 893-2120
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 893-2120
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
33709, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33709, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33709, FL include Plato Academy Of St.petersburg, Blanton Elementary School and Dixie M. Hollins High School.
How many public schools are located in 33709?
4 public schools are located in 33709.
What percentage of students in 33709 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 33709 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33709?
33709 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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