Public schools in St Petersburg, FL
44 open public schools with an address in St Petersburg, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
44
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
23,930
44 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
3
19 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of St Petersburg public schools
The federal directory lists 44 public schools in St Petersburg, FL: 30 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high. The 44 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 23,930 students, an average of 544 per school. The largest campus is St. Petersburg High School (1,736 students), and the largest elementary school is James B. Sanderlin K-8 (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 13.6:1, 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, 19 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 54% 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 St Petersburg
Elementary schools in St Petersburg
30Middle schools in St Petersburg
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azalea Middle School Pinellas · Magnet | 06–08 | 696 | 20.5:1 | |
| Bay Point Middle School Pinellas · Magnet | 06–08 | 519 | 17.3:1 | |
| John Hopkins Middle School Pinellas · Magnet | 06–08 | 757 | 17.6:1 | |
| Mangrove Bay Middle School Pinellas | 06–08 | 317 | 14.4:1 | |
| Meadowlawn Middle School Pinellas | 06–08 | 616 | 17.1:1 | |
| Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Pinellas · Magnet | 06–08 | 751 | 17.1:1 | |
| Tyrone Middle School Pinellas · Magnet | 06–08 | 799 | 20.5:1 |
High schools in St Petersburg
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbs High School Pinellas · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,125 | 16.1:1 | |
| Lakewood High School Pinellas · Magnet | 09–12 | 880 | 18:1 | |
| Lealman Innovation Academy Pinellas · Alternative School | 05–12 | 307 | 9.6:1 | |
| Northeast High School Pinellas · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,684 | 20.5:1 | |
| Pinellas Mycroschool of Integrated Academics and Technologi Pinellas · Charter · Alternative School | 07–12 | 149 | — | |
| St. Petersburg Collegiate High School Pinellas · Charter | 10–12 | 260 | 52:1 | |
| St. Petersburg High School Pinellas · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,736 | 21.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.6%
- Hispanic16.3%
- Black36.5%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 44 St Petersburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (23,930 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in St Petersburg
How many public schools are in St Petersburg, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 44 open public schools with a location address in St Petersburg: 30 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high. Together they reported 23,930 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve St Petersburg?
All listed public schools with an address in St Petersburg 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 St Petersburg?
St. Petersburg High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in St Petersburg, with 1,736 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in St Petersburg?
Yes. 3 of the 44 public schools in St Petersburg are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Pinellas Mycroschool of Integrated Academics and Technologi, Plato Academy of St.petersburg, St. Petersburg Collegiate 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 St Petersburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across St Petersburg public schools is 13.6:1, 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 St Petersburg 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