For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 862 students in 33778, FL (there are , serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 33778, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33778, FL are Ridgecrest Elementary School and Plato Seminole. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33778 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33778, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33778, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 119th St
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 588-3580
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 588-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Plato Seminole
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10888 126th Ave N
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 228-9950
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 228-9950
Gr: K-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33778, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33778, FL include Ridgecrest Elementary School and Plato Seminole.
How many public schools are located in 33778?
2 public schools are located in 33778.
What percentage of students in 33778 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 33778 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33778?
33778 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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