7.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Tarpon Springs, Florida

13 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 2 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 10

Private: 3

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 7.3/10

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

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Tarpon Springs for 2026 are East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering (9.2/10), Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele (9.1/10), and Sunset Hills Elementary School (8.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 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

Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele

Rates 9.1/10 despite 33% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Tarpon Springs schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Tarpon Springs

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering	9.2 / 10	Middle	+1.2	97th
2	Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	96th
3	Sunset Hills Elementary School	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	92th
4	Brooker Creek Elementary School	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	92th
5	Tarpon Springs Elementary School	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	76th
6	St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas	7.6 / 10	High	-0.3	74th
7	East Lake High School	6.9 / 10	High	-1.0	61th
8	Tarpon Springs Middle School	6.6 / 10	Middle	-0.8	56th
9	Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs	6.5 / 10	Elementary	-1.2	54th
10	Invictus Academy Tampa Bay	6.1 / 10	Other	—	41th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.3/10
Median household income: $88,807
Median home value: $394,300
Bachelor's degree or higher: 40%
Avg commute: 31 min
Owner-occupied homes: 87%

How Tarpon Springs compares

Florida rank

#39 of 280

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Florida avg (6.3)

Median household income

$89k

119% of Florida median

Schools in this city

12

About Schools in Tarpon Springs, Florida

Tarpon Springs, Florida is home to 13 schools, including 10 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

With an average rating of 7.3 out of 10, schools in Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs is East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering with a composite score of 9.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

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

Tarpon Springs's community shows 40% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $88,807. The poverty rate in the area is 9.9%.

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: 34689 (7) 34688 (6)

Elementary Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele 272 students · Kindergarten–5th	272	Kindergarten–5th	9.1
2	Sunset Hills Elementary School 444 students · Pre-K–5th	444	Pre-K–5th	8.8
3	Brooker Creek Elementary School 509 students · Pre-K–5th	509	Pre-K–5th	8.8
4	Tarpon Springs Elementary School 472 students · Pre-K–5th	472	Pre-K–5th	7.7
5	Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs 367 students · Kindergarten–8th	367	Kindergarten–8th	6.5
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Christian Way Academy Private 7 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	7	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	—

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering 388 students · 6th–8th	388	6th–8th	9.2
2	Tarpon Springs Middle School 626 students · 6th–8th	626	6th–8th	6.6

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas 209 students · 10th–12th	209	10th–12th	7.6
2	East Lake High School 2,134 students · 9th–12th	2,134	9th–12th	6.9
3	Tarpon Springs High School 1,086 students · 9th–12th	1,086	9th–12th	5.3

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Invictus Academy Tampa Bay Private 32 students · 3rd–12th	32	3rd–12th	6.1
2	Solid Rock Community School Private 262 students · Kindergarten–12th	262	Kindergarten–12th	5.2

Schools in Tarpon Springs

Tarpon Springs, Florida · 13 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$88,807

Median Home Value

$394,300

Median Rent

$1,302/mo

Population

35,774

College Educated

40%

Homeownership

87%

Avg Commute

31 min

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Community Profile

Tarpon Springs has a median household income of $88,807. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $394,300, with a median rent of $1,302/month. The local poverty rate of 9.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Florida
Elementary: 6
Middle: 2
High: 3
Other: 2

Resources

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School District

PINELLAS

153 schools · 91,021 students

Nearby Cities

Holiday (5 schools)

4 mi

Palm Harbor (17 schools)

5 mi

Trinity (4 schools)

5 mi

New Port Richey (36 schools)

Safety Harbor (3 schools)

10 mi

Odessa (7 schools)

10 mi

Port Richey (6 schools)

11 mi

Clearwater (50 schools)

Land O'Lakes (17 schools)

17 mi

Other Major Cities in Florida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Tarpon Springs, Florida

How many schools are in Tarpon Springs, Florida?

Tarpon Springs has 13 schools, including 10 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Tarpon Springs, Florida?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs, Florida?

The top-ranked school in Tarpon Springs on MySchoolScout is East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Tarpon Springs, Florida?

The top-ranked elementary school in Tarpon Springs on MySchoolScout is Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Tarpon Springs, Florida?

The top-ranked middle school in Tarpon Springs on MySchoolScout is East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best high school in Tarpon Springs, Florida?

The top-ranked high school in Tarpon Springs on MySchoolScout is St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas with a composite score of 7.6/10.

How many school districts serve Tarpon Springs, Florida?

Tarpon Springs is served by 1 school district: Pinellas.

What is the education level in Tarpon Springs, Florida?

According to Census data, 40% of adults in Tarpon Springs have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Tarpon Springs, Florida?

The median household income in Tarpon Springs is approximately $88,807 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Tarpon Springs, Florida?

Yes, Tarpon Springs has 3 private schools alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is Invictus Academy Tampa Bay with a score of 6.1/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Tarpon Springs, Florida?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Tarpon Springs is 17.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Tarpon Springs, 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.