Pinellas School District

Pinellas County School District serves 91,021 students across 153 schools along Florida's Gulf Coast, making it one of the larger public school systems in the state. Of those schools, 148 carry a ranked score, averaging 7.2 out of 10 — a solid baseline that reflects consistent performance across a wide and varied district.

At the elementary level, Pinellas stands out. San Jose Elementary School leads the district with a 9.4 out of 10, the highest score among all ranked schools. It is followed closely by Midtown Academy at 9.3 and three schools — Lakewood Elementary, Orange Grove Elementary, and Walsingham Elementary — each earning a 9.2. That cluster of five high-performing elementary schools gives families in Pinellas real options when it comes to early education, and the concentration of top scores at the elementary tier suggests the district invests meaningfully in its youngest learners.

With a district-wide average of 7.2, most schools here perform above what many comparable Florida districts deliver. Parents researching schools should note that the average pulls across all grade levels and school types, so elementary-focused families will find the upper end of the range especially competitive. The five top-rated elementary schools alone represent strong academic environments relative to statewide peers.

For parents comparing districts, Pinellas offers scale with depth. A system of 153 schools means varied program options across neighborhoods and grade levels. The 148 schools that carry rankings give families meaningful data points to work with rather than gaps. Whether you are weighing a specific attendance zone or exploring open enrollment options, the district's performance spread — from a 9.4 leader down to a reliable system-wide average of 7.2 — gives a clear picture of what to expect. Start your school search by filtering within Pinellas on MySchoolScout to compare individual school scores, grade spans, and proximity to your address.