For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,648 students in 33765, FL (there are , serving 1,009 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 33765, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33765, FL are Plato Academy Clearwater, Pinellas Teleschool and Skycrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33765 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33765, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33765, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plato Academy Clearwater
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2045 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 228-9517
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 228-9517
Grades: K-8
| 624 students
Rank: #22.
Pinellas Teleschool
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 669-1220
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 669-1220
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
Skycrest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 N Corona Ave
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 469-5987
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 469-5987
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #44.
Hospital/homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 462-1515
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 462-1515
Grades: PK-12
| 66 students
Rank: #55.
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 474-8836
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 474-8836
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
33765, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ewes-e-nini-hassee (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
7027 East Stage Coach Trail
Clearwater, FL 33765
(352) 726-3883
Clearwater, FL 33765
(352) 726-3883
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
201 Culbreath Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
21810 Hwy 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 475-1256
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 475-1256
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
21800 Us Highway 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 475-1256
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 475-1256
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Whole Child At Uparc Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1501 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 799-3330
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 799-3330
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33765, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33765, FL include Plato Academy Clearwater, Pinellas Teleschool and Skycrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33765?
5 public schools are located in 33765.
What percentage of students in 33765 go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 33765 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33765?
33765 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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