Highland Lakes Elementary School

Highland Lakes Elementary School serves 468 students in grades PK through 5 in Palm Harbor's established suburban community. With 33 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio that supports personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.8 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #717 out of 3,816 Florida elementary schools, placing it in the 81st percentile statewide.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 68% achieving proficient or above levels, while 61% meet proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading across all grade levels. Highland Lakes Elementary operates as a regular public school within the Pinellas County district, serving families in the 34684 ZIP code area. The surrounding neighborhood reflects a stable, middle-class community where 34% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $62,541.

With a low poverty rate of 10.4% and median home values around $258,300, the area provides a supportive environment for educational achievement. The school sits along Highlands Boulevard in Palm Harbor's large suburban setting, where families benefit from the blend of residential stability and educational opportunity that characterizes this well-established Florida community.