Public schools in Largo, FL
18 open public schools with an address in Largo, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,119
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
3
6 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Largo public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Largo, FL: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,119 students, an average of 618 per school. The largest campus is Largo High School (2,058 students), and the largest elementary school is Pinellas Academy of Math and Science (817).
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 14.5:1, 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 3 charter schools, 6 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 48% 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 Largo
Elementary schools in Largo
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anona Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 430 | 13.4:1 | |
| Fuguitt Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 464 | 12.9:1 | |
| Mildred Helms Elementary School Pinellas · Magnet | PK–05 | 515 | 14.3:1 | |
| Oakhurst Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 677 | 14.7:1 | |
| Pinellas Academy of Math and Science Pinellas · Charter | KG–08 | 817 | 15.4:1 | |
| Pinellas Preparatory Academy Pinellas · Charter | KG–08 | 764 | 13.6:1 | |
| Plato Seminole Pinellas · Charter | KG–08 | 311 | 11.5:1 | |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School Pinellas · Magnet | PK–05 | 438 | 15.1:1 | |
| Walsingham Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 366 | 13.1:1 | |
| Walsingham Oaks K-8 Pinellas | PK–06 | 451 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Largo
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald Middle School Pinellas · Magnet | 06–08 | 910 | 19:1 | |
| Largo Middle School Pinellas · Magnet | 06–08 | 752 | 17.5:1 |
High schools in Largo
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largo High School Pinellas · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,058 | 20.8:1 | |
| Pinellas County Jail Pinellas · Alternative School | 06–12 | 25 | — | |
| Pinellas Park High School Pinellas · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,691 | 21.4:1 | |
| Strive Academy Pinellas · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Largo
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dropout Prevention School Pinellas · Alternative School | PK–12 | 395 | — | |
| Pinellas Juvenile Det Center Pinellas · Alternative School | KG–12 | 55 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.1%
- Hispanic25.3%
- Black15.9%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Largo schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,119 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Largo
How many public schools are in Largo, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Largo: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 11,119 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Largo?
All listed public schools with an address in Largo 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 Largo?
Largo High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Largo, with 2,058 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Largo?
Yes. 3 of the 18 public schools in Largo are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Pinellas Academy of Math and Science, Pinellas Preparatory Academy, Plato Seminole. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Largo schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Largo public schools is 14.5:1, 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 Largo 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