Pasco School District
School District · Land O Lakes, Florida
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
102
58 elem, 16 mid, 22 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,009
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
102
58 elem, 16 mid, 22 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,009
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Evaluating Pasco?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pasco as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Academy at the Farm
Dade City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts
New Port Richey · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Starkey Ranch K-8
Odessa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#51 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,009
$1,752 vs Florida median
District size
85,855 students
Much larger than Florida median
The short answer
Pasco ranks #51 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Pasco's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 97 schools. Its top-rated schools are Academy at the Farm (9.3/10), Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts (9.1/10), and Starkey Ranch K-8 (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.6 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 Pasco schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Pasco
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (97 of 102). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy at the Farm | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Starkey Ranch K-8 | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Countryside Montessori Academy | 9.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Trinity Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel | 8.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Odessa Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Oakstead Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Dayspring Academy | 8.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Imagine School at Land O' Lakes | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 102 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Pasco with test data.
Schools in Pasco
102 schools Elementary Schools 58
Middle Schools 16
High Schools 22
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 5.9/10. 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?
Academy at the Farm is the highest-rated school in Pasco with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Pasco?
Across schools in Pasco with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.6%. 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 5.9/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.6%
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Compare Pasco with neighboring districts in the state.
- Miami-dade (536)
- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
- Seminole (76)
- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
- St. Lucie (53)
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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