For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,955 students in Port Richey, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Port Richey, FL are Dayspring Jazz, Chasco Middle School and Chasco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Richey, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Port Richey have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Port Richey, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayspring Jazz
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7137 Jasmine Blvd
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 296-0319
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 296-0319
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Chasco Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7702 Ridge Rd
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-1300
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Chasco Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7906 Ridge Rd
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-1200
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Gulf Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8019 Gulf Highlands Dr
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-7700
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Fox Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8309 Fox Hollow Dr
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-7600
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 774-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Port Richey, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5844 Pine Hill Road
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 849-7847
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 849-7847
Gr: 5-8 | 197 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Port Richey, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Port Richey, FL include Dayspring Jazz, Chasco Middle School and Chasco Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Port Richey?
5 public elementary schools are located in Port Richey.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Richey?
Port Richey public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Port Richey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Port Richey include: Gulf Highlands Elementary School vs. Fox Hollow Elementary School, Fox Hollow Elementary School vs. Gulf Highlands Elementary School, Chasco Elementary School vs. Fox Hollow Elementary School
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