For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,612 students in Safety Harbor, FL (there are , serving 450 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Safety Harbor, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Safety Harbor, FL are Safety Harbor Elementary School and Safety Harbor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Safety Harbor, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Safety Harbor have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Safety Harbor, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Safety Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
535 5th Ave N
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 724-1462
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 724-1462
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #22.
Safety Harbor Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 1st Ave N
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 724-1400
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 724-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 977 students
Safety Harbor, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Safety Harbor Secondary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
675 Elm Street, N
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 725-7965
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 725-7965
Grades: 6-8
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Safety Harbor, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Safety Harbor, FL include Safety Harbor Elementary School and Safety Harbor Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Safety Harbor?
2 public schools are located in Safety Harbor.
What percentage of students in Safety Harbor go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Safety Harbor are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Safety Harbor?
Safety Harbor public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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