For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 642 students in 33770, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33770, FL are Pinellas Juvenile Det Center, Charles Britt Academy and Dropout Prevention School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33770 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33770, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33770, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
Charles Britt Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3001 26th Ave S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 893-2731
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 893-2731
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Dropout Prevention School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: PK-12
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pinellas County Jail
Alternative School
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Strive Academy
Alternative School
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6000
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
33770, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ami Kids Pinellas (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3103 Gulf Blvd
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Extended Transition At Ptec Clearwater High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
901 34th St S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Extended Transition At Ptec St. Petersburg High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
901 34th St S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Extended Transition, South County High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
1124 Central Ave
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 669-1220
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 669-1220
Grades: 12
| n/a students
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 4-12
| 18 students
301 4th Street, Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Home Builders-project Craft (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
250 1st Ave Ne
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-3566
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-3566
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
301 4th Street, Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pinellas Boot Camp High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
301 4th Street, Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
301 4th Street, Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6092
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6092
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33770, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33770, FL include Pinellas Juvenile Det Center, Charles Britt Academy and Dropout Prevention School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33770?
5 public middle schools are located in 33770.
What is the racial composition of students in 33770?
33770 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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