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Best Largo Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,517 students in Largo, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Largo, FL are Pinellas Preparatory Academy, Plato Seminole and Pinellas Juvenile Det Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Largo, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Largo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Largo, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinellas Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2300 Belcher Rd S
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 536-3600
Gr: K-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Plato Seminole
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10888 126th Ave N
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 228-9950
Gr: K-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Plato Academy Largo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 142nd Ave N
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 228-9552
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Fitzgerald Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6410 118th Ave
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 547-4526
Gr: 6-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Largo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
155 8th Ave Se
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 588-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Dropout Prevention School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: PK-12 | 395 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Pinellas County Jail
Alternative School
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Strive Academy
Alternative School
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6000
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Largo, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Largo, FL include Pinellas Preparatory Academy, Plato Seminole and Pinellas Juvenile Det Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Largo?
9 public middle schools are located in Largo.
What is the racial composition of students in Largo?
Largo public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Largo are often viewed compared to one another?

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