Public schools in Clearwater, FL
29 open public schools with an address in Clearwater, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
29
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,604
29 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
4
4 magnet · 3 virtual
An overview of Clearwater public schools
The federal directory lists 29 public schools in Clearwater, FL: 15 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 6 combined or other. The 29 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,604 students, an average of 469 per school. The largest campus is Clearwater High School (1,543 students), and the largest elementary school is Discovery Academy of Science (722).
Every listed school belongs to Pinellas. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 4 magnet schools, 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 50% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Clearwater
Elementary schools in Clearwater
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athenian Academy Pinellas · Charter | KG–08 | 377 | 13:1 | |
| Belcher Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 467 | 13.3:1 | |
| Belleair Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 455 | 13:1 | |
| Discovery Academy of Science Pinellas · Charter | KG–08 | 722 | 17.2:1 | |
| Eisenhower Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 678 | 14.7:1 | |
| Frontier Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 542 | 13.2:1 | |
| High Point Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 600 | 13.6:1 | |
| Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School Pinellas · Magnet | PK–05 | 277 | 11.1:1 | |
| Leila Davis Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 636 | 15.5:1 | |
| McMullen-Booth Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 445 | 13.1:1 | |
| Plato Academy Clearwater Pinellas · Charter | KG–08 | 616 | 13.4:1 | |
| Plumb Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 704 | 14.1:1 | |
| Ponce de Leon Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 546 | 13:1 | |
| Sandy Lane Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 288 | 11.1:1 | |
| Skycrest Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 521 | 14.5:1 |
Middle schools in Clearwater
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy Pinellas · Alternative School | 04–08 | 90 | 12.9:1 | |
| Clearwater Fundamental Middle School Pinellas · Magnet | 06–08 | 736 | 19.9:1 | |
| Oak Grove Middle School Pinellas | 06–08 | 724 | 17.7:1 |
High schools in Clearwater
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside High School Pinellas · Alternative School | 09–12 | 139 | 9.9:1 | |
| Clearwater High School Pinellas · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,543 | 21.4:1 | |
| Countryside High School Pinellas · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,396 | 19.9:1 | |
| Enterprise Charter High School Pinellas · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 387 | 38.7:1 | |
| Pinellas Teleschool Pinellas · Alternative School | 06–12 | 130 | 26:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Clearwater
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin A. Hunsinger School Pinellas · Alternative School | KG–12 | 101 | 4.2:1 | |
| Paul B. Stephens Ese Center Pinellas · Special Education School | PK–12 | 137 | 6:1 | |
| Pinellas High Innovation Pinellas · Alternative School | 04–12 | 194 | 10.2:1 | |
| Pinellas Virtual Franchise Pinellas · Virtual | KG–12 | 153 | 8.5:1 | |
| Pinellas Virtual Instruction Program Pinellas · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Pinellas Virtual K-12 Pinellas · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.9%
- Hispanic32.9%
- Black17.3%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6%
Enrollment-weighted across 27 Clearwater schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,604 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Clearwater
How many public schools are in Clearwater, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 29 open public schools with a location address in Clearwater: 15 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 6 combined or other. Together they reported 13,604 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Clearwater?
All listed public schools with an address in Clearwater belong to Pinellas. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Clearwater?
Clearwater High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Clearwater, with 1,543 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Clearwater?
Yes. 4 of the 29 public schools in Clearwater are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Athenian Academy, Discovery Academy of Science, Enterprise Charter High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Clearwater schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Clearwater public schools is 13.3:1, lower than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Clearwater guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities