For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,469 students in 33765, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,002 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in 33765, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33765, FL are Plato Academy Clearwater, Skycrest Elementary School and Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33765 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33765, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33765, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plato Academy Clearwater
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2045 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 228-9517
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 228-9517
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Skycrest Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 N Corona Ave
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 469-5987
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 469-5987
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 474-8836
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 474-8836
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Pinellas Teleschool
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2229 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 669-1220
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 669-1220
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33765, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33765, FL include Plato Academy Clearwater, Skycrest Elementary School and Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy.
How many public schools are located in 33765?
4 public schools are located in 33765.
What percentage of students in 33765 go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in 33765 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33765?
33765 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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