For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 862 students in 33778, FL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 33778 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33778, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33778, FL Public Elementary 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 elementary schools in 33778, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33778, FL include Ridgecrest Elementary School and Plato Seminole.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33778?
2 public elementary schools are located in 33778.
What is the racial composition of students in 33778?
33778 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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