For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,977 students in 34691, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 34691, FL are Paul R. Smith Middle School, Gulfside Elementary School and Gulf Trace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 34691 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34691, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34691, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul R. Smith Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Sweetbriar Dr
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3200
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Gulfside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2329 Anclote Blvd
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 774-6000
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 774-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Gulf Trace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3303 Gulf Trace Blvd
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3600
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
34691, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 34691, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 34691, FL include Paul R. Smith Middle School, Gulfside Elementary School and Gulf Trace Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34691?
3 public elementary schools are located in 34691.
What is the racial composition of students in 34691?
34691 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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