For the 2025 school year, there are 54 public middle schools serving 26,086 students in Pinellas County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pinellas County, FL are East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering, Discovery Academy Of Science and Clearwater Fundamental Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinellas County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Pinellas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pinellas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Discovery Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1120 Curlew Rd
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 369-6361
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 369-6361
Gr: K-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1660 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
591 Tom Stuart Causeway
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
(727) 547-7697
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
(727) 547-7697
Gr: K-8 | 1,334 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs
Charter School
(Math: 73% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Academie Da Vinci Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1060 Keene Rd
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 298-2778
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 298-2778
Gr: K-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Plato Academy Of St.petersburg
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3901 Park St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 521-7258
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 521-7258
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Plato Academy Clearwater
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2045 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 228-9517
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 228-9517
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
James B. Sanderlin K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 22nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1700
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1700
Gr: K-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 Bentley Dr
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1442
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1442
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Pinellas Virtual Franchise
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14405 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Pinellas Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Belcher Rd S
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 536-3600
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 536-3600
Gr: K-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Tarpon Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 N Florida Ave
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5511
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5511
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Palm Harbor Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Tampa Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1146
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1146
Gr: 6-8 | 1,040 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1775 S Highland Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 330-9449
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 330-9449
Gr: K-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Seminole Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8701 131st St
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-4520
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-4520
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
Dunedin Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Patricia Ave
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 469-4112
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 469-4112
Gr: 6-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2121.
Plato Seminole
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10888 126th Ave N
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 228-9950
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 228-9950
Gr: K-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2222.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9301 98th St
Seminole, FL 33777
(727) 547-7689
Seminole, FL 33777
(727) 547-7689
Gr: 6-8 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2323.
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2424.
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2525.
Plato Academy Largo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7100 142nd Ave N
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 228-9552
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 228-9552
Gr: K-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2626.
Safety Harbor Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 1st Ave N
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 724-1400
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 724-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2727.
Fitzgerald Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6410 118th Ave
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 547-4526
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 547-4526
Gr: 6-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2828.
Pinellas Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6940 70th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 545-6400
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 545-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,018 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2929.
Charles Britt Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3001 26th Ave S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 893-2731
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 893-2731
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3030.
Tyrone Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2375 66th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-1819
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-1819
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3131.
Largo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 8th Ave Se
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 588-4600
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 588-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3232.
Athenian Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2289 N. Hercules Ave
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 298-2718
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 298-2718
Gr: K-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3333.
John Hopkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 16th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2400
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3434.
Hospital/homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 462-1515
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 462-1515
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3535.
Bay Point Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2151 62nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 724-1442
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 724-1442
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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Pinellas County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alfred Adler Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4515 38th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 329-9545
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 329-9545
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
Gr: 6-11
Ami Kids Pinellas (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3103 Gulf Blvd
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Ben Gamla Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1685 S Belcher Rd
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 642-1593
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 642-1593
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
3815 43rd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 221-5395
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 221-5395
3815 43rd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 570-3059
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 570-3059
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Daniel Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
855 S Highland Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-6069
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Gr: 12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: 10-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 58%
4940 62nd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7872
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7872
5175 45th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 475-1297
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 475-1297
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Eckerd Youth Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 298-2778
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 298-2778
Gr: 5-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Ese Countywide (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
6698 68th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-5900
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 105:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
100 N. Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 4-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 60%
100 N. Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 68%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Ewes-eckerd Intensive Halfway (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
201 Culbreath Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 12 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Gr: 12
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 61%
301 4th Street, Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Gulf/lake Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
14500 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 588-6069
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Home Builders-project Craft (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Minority enrollment: 93%
1950 1st Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 82%
1660 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1715 Kings Hwy
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5963
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5963
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pinellas County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pinellas County, FL include East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering, Discovery Academy Of Science and Clearwater Fundamental Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pinellas County?
54 public middle schools are located in Pinellas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinellas County?
Pinellas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pinellas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pinellas County include: Charles Britt Academy vs. Dropout Prevention School, Tarpon Springs Middle School vs. Palm Harbor Middle School, Dropout Prevention School vs. Charles Britt Academy
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