7.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Seminole, Florida

15 schools · 8 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 2 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 10

Private: 5

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 7.3/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Seminole by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Elementary · Pinellas. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Seminole for 2026 are Orange Grove Elementary School (9.7/10), Bauder Elementary School (8.7/10), and Seminole Elementary School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Orange Grove Elementary School

Rates 9.7/10 despite 42% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Seminole schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Seminole

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Orange Grove Elementary School	9.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	100th
2	Bauder Elementary School	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	90th
3	Seminole Elementary School	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	80th
4	Starkey Elementary School	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	79th
5	Osceola Fundamental High	7.9 / 10	High	+0.2	79th
6	Learning Independence for Tomorrow Inc. (lift)	7.6 / 10	Other	—	86th
7	Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole	7.4 / 10	High	-0.1	71th
8	Bardmoor Elementary School	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	69th
9	Blessed Sacrament Catholic School	7.3 / 10	Elementary	—	80th
10	Seminole Middle School	6.6 / 10	Middle	-0.8	56th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.3/10
Median household income: $88,108
Median home value: $354,067
Bachelor's degree or higher: 39%
Avg commute: 26 min
Owner-occupied homes: 83%

How Seminole compares

Florida rank

#42 of 280

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Florida avg (6.3)

Median household income

$88k

118% of Florida median

Schools in this city

13

About Schools in Seminole, Florida

Seminole, Florida is home to 15 schools, including 10 public schools and 5 private schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

With an average rating of 7.3 out of 10, schools in Seminole perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Seminole is Orange Grove Elementary School with a composite score of 9.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Seminole is served by 1 school district: PINELLAS. These districts collectively serve 91,021 students.

Seminole's community shows 39% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $88,108. The poverty rate in the area is 6.4%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Filter by ZIP: 33777 (6) 33776 (5) 33772 (4)

Elementary Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Orange Grove Elementary School 424 students · Pre-K–5th	424	Pre-K–5th	9.7
2	Bauder Elementary School 554 students · Pre-K–5th	554	Pre-K–5th	8.7
3	Seminole Elementary School 402 students · Pre-K–5th	402	Pre-K–5th	8.0
4	Starkey Elementary School 610 students · Pre-K–5th	610	Pre-K–5th	7.9
5	Bardmoor Elementary School 445 students · Pre-K–5th	445	Pre-K–5th	7.3
Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Private 214 students · Pre-K–8th	214	Pre-K–8th	7.3
2	Bay Pines Lutheran School Private 76 students · Pre-K–8th	76	Pre-K–8th	5.7
3	De La Fontaine Trilingual Montessori School Private 3 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	3	Pre-K–Kindergarten	—

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Seminole Middle School 766 students · 6th–8th	766	6th–8th	6.6
2	Osceola Middle School 986 students · 6th–8th	986	6th–8th	5.8

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Osceola Fundamental High 1,715 students · 9th–12th	1,715	9th–12th	7.9
2	Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole 553 students · 9th–12th	553	9th–12th	7.4
3	Seminole High School 1,388 students · 9th–12th	1,388	9th–12th	5.0

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Learning Independence for Tomorrow Inc. (lift) Private 133 students · Kindergarten–12th	133	Kindergarten–12th	7.6
2	Special Kids Academy - Seminole Private 6 students · 3rd–12th	6	3rd–12th	—

Schools in Seminole

Seminole, Florida · 15 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes

Median Income

$88,108

Median Home Value

$354,067

Median Rent

$1,809/mo

Population

54,415

College Educated

39%

Homeownership

83%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Community Profile

Seminole has a median household income of $88,108. It is an area where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $354,067, with a median rent of $1,809/month. The local poverty rate of 6.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Florida
Elementary: 8
Middle: 2
High: 3
Other: 2

Resources

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School District

PINELLAS

153 schools · 91,021 students

Nearby Cities

Madeira Beach (1 school)

3 mi

Largo (22 schools)

4 mi

Kenneth City (1 school)

5 mi

Pinellas Park (21 schools)

5 mi

Belleair (1 school)

6 mi

Clearwater (50 schools)

9 mi

Gulfport (6 schools)

8 mi

St. Petersburg (77 schools)

8 mi

St. Pete Beach (2 schools)

9 mi

Dunedin (10 schools)

12 mi

Safety Harbor (3 schools)

12 mi

Oldsmar (3 schools)

15 mi

Palm Harbor (17 schools)

16 mi

Tarpon Springs (13 schools)

21 mi

Holiday (5 schools)

23 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Seminole, Florida

How many schools are in Seminole, Florida?

Seminole has 15 schools, including 10 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Seminole, Florida?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Seminole is 7.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Seminole, Florida?

The top-ranked school in Seminole on MySchoolScout is Orange Grove Elementary School with a composite score of 9.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Seminole, Florida?

The top-ranked elementary school in Seminole on MySchoolScout is Orange Grove Elementary School with a composite score of 9.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Seminole, Florida?

The top-ranked middle school in Seminole on MySchoolScout is Seminole Middle School with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What is the best high school in Seminole, Florida?

The top-ranked high school in Seminole on MySchoolScout is Osceola Fundamental High with a composite score of 7.9/10.

How many school districts serve Seminole, Florida?

Seminole is served by 1 school district: Pinellas.

What is the education level in Seminole, Florida?

According to Census data, 39% of adults in Seminole have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Seminole, Florida?

The median household income in Seminole is approximately $88,108 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Seminole, Florida?

Yes, Seminole has 5 private schools alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is Learning Independence for Tomorrow Inc. (lift) with a score of 7.6/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Seminole, Florida?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Seminole is 13.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Seminole, Florida?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.