For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 745 students in 33707, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33707, FL are Bear Creek Elementary School, Gulfport Montessori Elementary School and Disston Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33707 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33707, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33707, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 61st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-2332
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-2332
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2014 52nd St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-2643
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-2643
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Disston Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5125 11th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Gr: 5-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
33707, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Extended Transition Countywide Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
5125 11th Avenue S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Gr: 12 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 33707, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33707, FL include Bear Creek Elementary School, Gulfport Montessori Elementary School and Disston Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33707?
3 public elementary schools are located in 33707.
What is the racial composition of students in 33707?
33707 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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