For the 2025-26 school year, there are 73 public preschools serving 34,761 students in Pinellas County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Pinellas County, FL are Cypress Woods Elementary School, Brooker Creek Elementary School and Orange Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinellas County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Pinellas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pinellas County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cypress Woods Elementary School
(Math: 84% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Brooker Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10300 65th Ave
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 547-7845
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 547-7845
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Bauder Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12755 86th Ave
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7829
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7829
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Forest Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Pine Ave N
Oldsmar, FL 34677
(813) 891-0785
Oldsmar, FL 34677
(813) 891-0785
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Anona Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12301 Indian Rocks Rd
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-4730
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-4730
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10535 137th St
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-6801
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-6801
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Lake St. George Elementary School
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Ozona Elementary School
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Leila Davis Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2630 Landmark Dr
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 725-7972
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 725-7972
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
San Jose Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1670 San Helen Dr
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 469-5956
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 469-5956
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Curlew Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1347 Gulf Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5523
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5523
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Shore Acres Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 62nd Ave Ne
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 570-3173
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 570-3173
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Starkey Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9300 86th Ave
Seminole, FL 33777
(727) 547-7841
Seminole, FL 33777
(727) 547-7841
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1717.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 119th St
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 588-3580
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 588-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Oldsmar Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 Dartmouth Ave W
Oldsmar, FL 34677
(813) 855-7316
Oldsmar, FL 34677
(813) 855-7316
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1919.
Safety Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
Plumb Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1920 Lakeview Rd
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 469-5976
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 469-5976
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
Garrison-jones Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3133 Garrison Rd
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 469-5716
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 469-5716
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2323.
Seminole Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10950 74th Ave N
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 547-7668
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 547-7668
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2424.
Highland Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1230 Highlands Blvd
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1429
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1429
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2525.
Southern Oak Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9101 Walsingham Rd
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 588-4654
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 588-4654
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2626.
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 37th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 552-1703
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 552-1703
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2727.
Walsingham Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9099 Walsingham Rd
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 588-3519
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 588-3519
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2828.
Belcher Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2215 Lancaster Drive
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 538-7437
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 538-7437
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2929.
Fuguitt Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13010 101st St
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 588-3576
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 588-3576
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3030.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5601 22nd Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2147
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2147
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3131.
Azalea Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1680 74th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2187
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 893-2187
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3232.
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1715 Kings Highway
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 223-8949
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 223-8949
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
North Shore Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 35th Ave Ne
Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 893-2181
Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 893-2181
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Perkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2205 18th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2117
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2117
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3535.
Mildred Helms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
561 Clearwater Largo Rd S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-3569
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-3569
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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Pinellas County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (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 preschools in Pinellas County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Pinellas County, FL include Cypress Woods Elementary School, Brooker Creek Elementary School and Orange Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pinellas County?
73 public preschools are located in Pinellas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinellas County?
Pinellas County public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pinellas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pinellas County include: Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School vs. Sandy Lane Elementary School, Sunset Hills Elementary School vs. Tarpon Springs Elementary School, Tarpon Springs Elementary School vs. Sunset Hills Elementary School
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