Plato Academy Clearwater

PLATO ACADEMY CLEARWATER serves 624 students in kindergarten through eighth grade as a charter school in Clearwater, Florida. With 48 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an 8.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #500 out of 3,816 schools statewide, placing it in the 87th percentile among Florida schools.

Students show particularly impressive results in mathematics, with 72% scoring proficient or above across grade levels, while 63% achieve proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. PLATO ACADEMY CLEARWATER draws families from the 33765 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $59,965 and median home values reach $271,800. The surrounding community of nearly 14,600 residents includes 31% of adults with bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a moderately educated population invested in their children's academic success.

Located on Palmetto Street in Pinellas County, the school operates within Clearwater's mid-size city environment, offering students the benefits of urban resources while maintaining a community-focused educational atmosphere that has contributed to its strong academic standing among Florida's elementary schools.

Plato Academy Clearwater is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.