For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,617 students in 34684, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34684, FL are Lake St. George Elementary School, Curlew Creek Elementary School and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 34684 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34684, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34684, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake St. George Elementary School
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Curlew Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Highland Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 34684, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34684, FL include Lake St. George Elementary School, Curlew Creek Elementary School and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34684?
4 public elementary schools are located in 34684.
What is the racial composition of students in 34684?
34684 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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