Best 33770 Florida Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,048 students in 33770, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 192 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 33770, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33770, FL are Mildred Helms Elementary School, Pinellas Juvenile Det Center and Largo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33770 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33770, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33770, FL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mildred Helms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
561 Clearwater Largo Rd S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-3569
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Largo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Missouri Ave N
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-3758
Gr: 9-12 | 2,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Dropout Prevention School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: PK-12 | 395 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Pinellas County Jail
Alternative School
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Strive Academy
Alternative School
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6000
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 33770, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33770, FL include Mildred Helms Elementary School, Pinellas Juvenile Det Center and Largo High School.
How many public schools are located in 33770?
6 public schools are located in 33770.
What percentage of students in 33770 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 33770 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33770?
33770 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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