Public schools in Pinellas Park, FL
12 open public schools with an address in Pinellas Park, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,375
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Pinellas Park public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Pinellas Park, FL: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 4 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,375 students, an average of 365 per school. The largest campus is Pinellas Park Middle School (999 students), and the largest elementary school is Skyview Elementary School (564).
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 12.7:1, 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 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 56% 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 Pinellas Park
Elementary schools in Pinellas Park
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Bayou Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 303 | 12.6:1 | |
| Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem Pinellas | PK–05 | 433 | 14.4:1 | |
| Pinellas Central Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 483 | 14.6:1 | |
| Pinellas Park Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 435 | 12.1:1 | |
| Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School Pinellas · Charter | KG–08 | 535 | 12.7:1 | |
| Skyview Elementary School Pinellas | PK–05 | 564 | 14.1:1 |
Middle schools in Pinellas Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas Park Middle School Pinellas · Magnet | 06–08 | 999 | 18.5:1 |
High schools in Pinellas Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Center for Girls Pinellas · Alternative School | 06–12 | 36 | 12:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pinellas Park
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ese Countywide Pinellas · Special Education School | PK–12 | 206 | 18.7:1 | |
| Hospital/Homebound Pinellas · Special Education School | PK–12 | 61 | — | |
| Nina Harris Ese Center Pinellas · Special Education School | PK–12 | 160 | 7:1 | |
| Richard L. Sanders School Pinellas · Alternative School | KG–12 | 160 | 5.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.3%
- Hispanic25%
- Black18.9%
- Asian10%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Pinellas Park schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,375 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pinellas Park
How many public schools are in Pinellas Park, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Pinellas Park: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 4,375 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pinellas Park?
All listed public schools with an address in Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park?
Pace Center for Girls reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pinellas Park, with 36 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pinellas Park?
Yes. 1 of the 12 public schools in Pinellas Park are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pinellas Park schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pinellas Park public schools is 12.7:1, 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 Pinellas Park 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