For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,617 students in 34684, FL (there are , serving 88 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 34684, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 34684, FL are Lake St. George Elementary School, Curlew Creek Elementary School and Highland Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34684 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34684, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34684, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake St. George Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2855 County Road 95
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 669-1161
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 669-1161
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
Curlew Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3030 Curlew Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1423
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1423
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1230 Highlands Blvd
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1429
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1429
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 Bentley Dr
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1442
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 724-1442
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 34684, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 34684, FL include Lake St. George Elementary School, Curlew Creek Elementary School and Highland Lakes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34684?
4 public schools are located in 34684.
What percentage of students in 34684 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 34684 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34684?
34684 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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