For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,485 students in 34683, FL (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,108 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 34683, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34683, FL are Elisa Nelson Elementary School, Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School and Sutherland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34683 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34683, FL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34683, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elisa Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
415 15th St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 588-5187
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 588-5187
Gr: 1-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Curlew Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 228-6850
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 228-6850
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 N Belcher Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1466
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1466
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Ozona Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Tampa Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1589
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1589
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Palm Harbor University High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Omaha St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1131
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1131
Gr: 9-12 | 2,413 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Palm Harbor Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Tampa Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1146
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1146
Gr: 6-8 | 1,017 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34683, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34683, FL include Elisa Nelson Elementary School, Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School and Sutherland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34683?
6 public schools are located in 34683.
What percentage of students in 34683 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 34683 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34683?
34683 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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