Wesley Chapel’s public schools outscore 64% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Wesley Chapel, 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.
Wesley Chapel’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 289 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Wesley Chapel’s, its schools beat 47%, lower than their 64% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 52% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,574 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Union Park Charter Academy, Saddlebrook Preparatory School (private) and New Leaps 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 Wesley Chapel’s grade
B: better than 64% of Florida school districts, #256 of 638 Florida towns. Graduation is above the Florida average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Wesley Chapel, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Wesley Chapel · depends on your address
DR. John Long Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,496 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,270 students · 21:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Wesley Chapel · depends on your address
DR. John Long Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,496 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,270 students · 21:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Wesley Chapel · depends on your address
DR. John Long Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,496 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,270 students · 21:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Wesley Chapel · depends on your address
Wiregrass Ranch High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,218 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Wesley Chapel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,928 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Wesley Chapel · depends on your address
Wiregrass Ranch High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,218 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Wesley Chapel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,928 students · 21:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Wesley Chapel · depends on your address
Wiregrass Ranch High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,218 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Wesley Chapel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,928 students · 21:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Wesley Chapel · depends on your address
Wiregrass Ranch High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,218 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Wesley Chapel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,928 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Wesley Chapel’s public schools are run by Pasco County School District, which also serves Dade City, New Port Richey, Port Richey and San Antonio and others. 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
Wesley Chapel vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Wesley Chapel’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley Chapel | B | Pasco County |
Every school in Wesley Chapel
13 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 Wesley Chapel’s schools
Are Wesley Chapel’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools Wesley Chapel children attend outscore 64% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #256 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 47%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Wesley Chapel in?
Pasco County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 86,611 students in 104 schools (2024–25).
Where do Wesley Chapel kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Wiregrass Ranch High School and Wesley Chapel High School.
What is Wesley Chapel’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Pasco County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Wesley Chapel spend per student?
$11,574 in Pasco County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Wesley Chapel?
Yes: Saddlebrook Preparatory School (nonsectarian, grades 7–12, 51 students) and New Leaps Academy (special education, grades K–12, 29 students). Wesley Chapel also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Wesley Chapel families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Wesley Chapel → They have their own page.
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.