Public schools in Wesley Chapel, FL
20 open public schools with an address in Wesley Chapel, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
21,929
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Wesley Chapel public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Wesley Chapel, FL: 12 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 21,929 students, an average of 1,096 per school. The largest campus is Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and the largest elementary school is Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel (1,312).
Every listed school belongs to Pasco. 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 17.4:1, similar to 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. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 25% 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 Wesley Chapel
Elementary schools in Wesley Chapel
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Branch Elementary School Pasco | PK–05 | 829 | 16.3:1 | |
| Innovation Preparatory Academy Pasco · Charter | KG–08 | 1,274 | 19.6:1 | |
| Kirkland Ranch K-8 Pasco | PK–08 | 1,145 | 16.1:1 | |
| New River Elementary School Pasco | PK–05 | 939 | 16.8:1 | |
| Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel Pasco · Charter | KG–08 | 1,312 | 17.6:1 | |
| Sand Pine Elementary School Pasco | PK–05 | 502 | 15.4:1 | |
| Seven Oaks Elementary School Pasco | PK–05 | 656 | 15.8:1 | |
| Union Park Charter Academy Pasco · Charter | KG–08 | 803 | 17.1:1 | |
| Veterans Elementary School Pasco | PK–05 | 638 | 16.9:1 | |
| Watergrass Elementary School Pasco | PK–05 | 859 | 15.7:1 | |
| Wesley Chapel Elementary School Pasco | PK–05 | 724 | 15.8:1 | |
| Wiregrass Elementary School Pasco | PK–05 | 957 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in Wesley Chapel
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Creek Middle School Pasco | 06–08 | 1,283 | 20.1:1 | |
| Dr. John Long Middle School Pasco | 06–08 | 1,496 | 21.3:1 | |
| Thomas E. Weightman Middle School Pasco | 06–08 | 1,270 | 21:1 |
High schools in Wesley Chapel
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Creek High School Pasco | 09–12 | 2,006 | 22.4:1 | |
| Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation Pasco | 09–12 | 1,008 | 21.8:1 | |
| Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel High School Pasco · Charter | 09–12 | 82 | 41:1 | |
| Wesley Chapel High School Pasco | 09–12 | 1,928 | 20.5:1 | |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School Pasco | 09–12 | 2,218 | 24.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.6%
- Hispanic30.7%
- Black11.8%
- Asian8.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Wesley Chapel schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (21,929 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wesley Chapel
How many public schools are in Wesley Chapel, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Wesley Chapel: 12 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 21,929 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wesley Chapel?
All listed public schools with an address in Wesley Chapel belong to Pasco. 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 Wesley Chapel?
Wiregrass Ranch High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wesley Chapel, with 2,218 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wesley Chapel?
Yes. 4 of the 20 public schools in Wesley Chapel are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Innovation Preparatory Academy, Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel, Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel 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 Wesley Chapel schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wesley Chapel public schools is 17.4:1, similar to 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 Wesley Chapel 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