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5.8 avg / 10

Pasco School District

School District · Land O Lakes, Florida

Students: 85,855
Teachers (FTE): 4,966

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

102

58 elem, 16 mid, 22 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,009

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.3:1

How this district compares

Florida rank

#61 of 70

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Florida avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,009

$1,752 vs Florida median

District size

85,855 students

Much larger than Florida median

About Pasco

Pasco County School District serves 85,855 students across 106 schools in Florida, making it one of the larger district systems in the state. Of those schools, 97 carry a ranked score, averaging 5.8 out of 10 — a baseline that helps parents quickly gauge where individual schools fall relative to the district as a whole.

At the top of that range sits Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts, an elementary school scoring 9.1 out of 10. That puts it well above the district average and signals a meaningful gap between Pasco's highest performers and the pack. Academy at the Farm and Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel both score 8.2, followed closely by Learning Lodge Academy at 8.0 and Pine View Elementary School at 7.7. All five outpace the district mean by at least two full points, giving families with elementary-aged children several strong options to compare.

The district's top schools skew heavily elementary at the upper end of the rankings. Parents seeking options for younger children will find the most concentrated cluster of high-scoring schools in that grade band. Athenian Academy's focus on technology and the arts distinguishes it from a traditional curriculum model, which may be a deciding factor for families looking for a more specialized academic environment.

With a 5.8 average across 97 ranked schools, Pasco's middle tier is broad. That spread means school choice matters here more than in districts where scores cluster tightly together. Parents should look beyond the district average and compare individual school scores directly against grade-level and neighborhood options. The five standout elementaries above the 7.7 threshold give families concrete targets to evaluate, and the gap between those schools and the district mean underscores how much a single school selection can shape a child's experience within Pasco County.

District Map

Schools in Pasco, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 52.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Pasco with test data.

Schools in Pasco

102 schools
Elementary Schools 58
Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts
9.1
Academy at the Farm
8.2
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel
8.2
Learning Lodge Academy
8.0
Pine View Elementary School
7.7
Seven Oaks Elementary School
7.7
Lacoochee Elementary School
7.5
Dayspring Jazz
7.5
Trinity Elementary School
7.4
Starkey Ranch K-8
7.4
Denham Oaks Elementary School
7.2
Wesley Chapel Elementary School
7.1
Imagine School at Land O' Lakes
7.1
Bexley Elementary School
7.1
Countryside Montessori Academy
6.8
Sanders Memorial Elementary School
6.7
Shady Hills Elementary School
6.7
Chasco Elementary School
6.6
Gulf Trace Elementary School
6.6
James M. Marlowe Elementary School
6.5
Longleaf Elementary School
6.5
Trinity Oaks Elementary School
6.5
Seven Springs Elementary School
6.4
Double Branch Elementary School
6.4
Connerton Elementary School
6.3
Wiregrass Elementary School
6.3
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School
6.2
West Zephyrhills Elementary School
6.2
Gulfside Elementary School
6.2
Deer Park Elementary School
6.2
Cotee River Elementary School
6.2
Oakstead Elementary School
6.2
Odessa Elementary School
6.2
San Antonio Elementary School
6.1
Veterans Elementary School
6.1
Calusa Elementary School
6.0
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School
6.0
Centennial Elementary School
5.8
New River Elementary School
5.8
Sand Pine Elementary School
5.7
Watergrass Elementary School
5.7
Union Park Charter Academy
5.4
Plato Academy Trinity Charter School
5.3
Schrader Elementary School
5.1
Lake Myrtle Elementary School
5.0
Hudson Primary Academy
4.9
Quail Hollow Elementary School
4.9
Anclote Elementary School
4.8
Pasco Elementary School
4.5
Moon Lake Elementary School
4.5
Innovation Preparatory Academy
4.5
Cypress Elementary School
4.4
Sunray Elementary School
4.4
Richey Elementary School
4.3
Woodland Elementary School
4.2
Fox Hollow Elementary School
4.2
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School
4.1
Gulf Highlands Elementary School
3.9
Middle Schools 16
High Schools 22
Other Schools 6

District Details

State
Florida
City
Land O Lakes
Total Enrollment
85,855
Teachers (FTE)
4,966
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pasco?

Pasco has 102 schools in total — 58 elementary, 16 middle, and 22 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pasco?

The average composite rating for Pasco is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pasco?

Pasco spends $10,009 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pasco?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pasco is 17.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pasco?

Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts is the highest-rated school in Pasco with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Pasco?

Across schools in Pasco with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pasco compare to other districts in Florida?

Pasco has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 102 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
52.0%
ELA Proficiency
50.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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