For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,492 students in 33712, FL (there are , serving 342 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 33712, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 33712 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33712, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33712, FL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 816 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
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?
7 public schools are located in 33712.
What percentage of students in 33712 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 33712 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33712?
33712 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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