For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,440 students in 33712, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 377 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 33712, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33712, FL are James B. Sanderlin K-8, Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School and Perkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33712 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33712, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33712, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
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 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
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 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Bay Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5800 22nd St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1449
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1449
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
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 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Pinellas Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologi
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2220 62nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 825-3710
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 825-3710
Gr: 8-12 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Melrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1752 13th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Maximo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4850 31st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2191
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2191
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33712, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33712, FL include James B. Sanderlin K-8, Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School and Perkins Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33712?
8 public schools are located in 33712.
What percentage of students in 33712 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 33712 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33712?
33712 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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