For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 862 students in 33778, FL (there are , serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 33778, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33778, FL are Ridgecrest Elementary School and Plato Seminole. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33778 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33778, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33778, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 119th St
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 588-3580
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 588-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Plato Seminole
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10888 126th Ave N
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 228-9950
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 228-9950
Gr: K-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33778, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33778, FL include Ridgecrest Elementary School and Plato Seminole.
How many public schools are located in 33778?
2 public schools are located in 33778.
What percentage of students in 33778 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 33778 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33778?
33778 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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