For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,492 students in 33712, FL (there are , serving 342 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 33712, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33712, FL are Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School, James B. Sanderlin K-8 and Perkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33712 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33712, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33712, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2229 25th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2139
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2139
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
James B. Sanderlin K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 22nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1700
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1700
Grades: K-8
| 816 students
Rank: #33.
Perkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2205 18th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2117
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2117
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #44.
Bay Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5800 22nd St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1449
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1449
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #55.
Melrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1752 13th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #66.
Bay Point Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2151 62nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 724-1442
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 724-1442
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #77.
Maximo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4850 31st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2191
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2191
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33712, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33712, FL include Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School, James B. Sanderlin K-8 and Perkins Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33712?
7 public schools are located in 33712.
What percentage of students in 33712 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 33712 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33712?
33712 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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