For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,393 students in 34683, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34683, FL are Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School and Palm Harbor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34683 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34683, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34683, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Curlew Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 228-6850
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 228-6850
Gr: K-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Palm Harbor Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Tampa Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1146
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1146
Gr: 6-8 | 1,040 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
34683, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
415 15th St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1156
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1156
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 34683, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34683, FL include Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School and Palm Harbor Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 34683?
2 public middle schools are located in 34683.
What is the racial composition of students in 34683?
34683 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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