Photo: Jackdude101 · CC BY-SA 4.0St. Petersburg’s public schools outscore 58% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving St. Petersburg, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
St. Petersburg’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 468 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of St. Petersburg’s, its schools beat 42%, lower than their 58% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 51% and math 54% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,166 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
26 elementary schools, then eight middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
ST. Petersburg Collegiate High School, Pinellas Mycroschool of Integrated Academics and Technologi, Plato Academy of St.petersburg, ST. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School, Lutheran Church of the Cross Day School (private), Admiral Farragut Academy (private), St. Petersburg Catholic High School (private), The Canterbury School of Florida (private), Canterbury School of Florida - Knowlton Campus (private), St. Petersburg Christian School (private), St. Jude Cathedral School (private), St. Paul Catholic School (private), Grace Lutheran (private), Our Savior Lutheran School (private), St. Petersburg Primary School (private), Holy Family Catholic School (private), Our Savior Lutheran School (private), St. Raphael Catholic School (private), Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg (private), Liberty Christian School (private), Mount Zion Christian Academy (private), Bethel Community Christian School (private), Arqam's Academy (private), Southside Christian Academy (private), Oxford Academy of the East (private), School of Humanity (private), Mt. Moriah Christian Fundamental Academy (private), Destiny Achievement Centers (private), Alegria Montessori School (private), Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center (private), Community Christian School of Five Oak (private), Gulfcoast SDA Elementary School (private), Excellerated Teaching Academy (private), Gustave Eiffel Academy (private) and Ford Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind St. Petersburg’s grade
B: better than 58% of Florida school districts, #333 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve St. Petersburg, with each school’s own grade.
St. Petersburg’s public schools are run by Pinellas County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
St. Petersburg vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share St. Petersburg’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg | B | Pinellas County |
| South Pasadena | B | Pinellas County |
| Gulfport | B | Pinellas County |
| St. Pete Beach | B | Pinellas County |
| Pinellas Park | B | Pinellas County |
| Treasure Island | B | Pinellas County |
| Kenneth City | B | Pinellas County |
All 6 neighbors share Pinellas County with St. Petersburg, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in St. Petersburg
72 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about St. Petersburg’s schools
Are St. Petersburg’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools St. Petersburg children attend outscore 58% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #333 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 42%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is St. Petersburg in?
Pinellas County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 87,876 students in 150 schools (2024–25).
Where do St. Petersburg kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: ST. Petersburg High School, Northeast High School, Gibbs High School and Lakewood High School.
What is St. Petersburg’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Pinellas County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does St. Petersburg spend per student?
$13,166 in Pinellas County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in St. Petersburg?
Yes: Lutheran Church of the Cross Day School (religious, grades PK–8, 497 students), Admiral Farragut Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 453 students), St. Petersburg Catholic High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 449 students), The Canterbury School of Florida (religious, grades PK–12, 436 students), Canterbury School of Florida - Knowlton Campus (religious, grades K–12, 387 students), St. Petersburg Christian School (religious, grades K–8, 356 students), St. Jude Cathedral School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 334 students), St. Paul Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 330 students), Grace Lutheran (religious, grades PK–8, 292 students), Our Savior Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 261 students), St. Petersburg Primary School (religious, grades PK–2, 208 students), Holy Family Catholic School (Catholic, grades K–8, 207 students), Our Savior Lutheran School (religious, grades K–8, 188 students), St. Raphael Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 184 students), Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg (nonsectarian, grades 5–8, 136 students), Liberty Christian School (religious, grades PK–5, 128 students), Mount Zion Christian Academy (religious, grades K–6, 75 students), Bethel Community Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 70 students), Arqam's Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 69 students), Southside Christian Academy (religious, grades K–5, 65 students), Oxford Academy of the East (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 60 students), School of Humanity (nonsectarian, grades 9–10, 49 students), Mt. Moriah Christian Fundamental Academy (religious, grades 6–8, 44 students), Destiny Achievement Centers (religious, grades K–12, 43 students), Alegria Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades 1–8, 40 students), Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center (religious, grades K–8, 36 students), Community Christian School of Five Oak (religious, grades PK–12, 31 students), Gulfcoast SDA Elementary School (religious, grades 1–8, 27 students), Excellerated Teaching Academy (special education, grades 1–12, 20 students), Gustave Eiffel Academy (nonsectarian, grades 6–7, 8 students) and Ford Christian Academy (religious, grades 5–8, 3 students). St. Petersburg also has 4 charter schools, free and open by application.
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What St. Petersburg families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.