Pinellas County Schools in St. Petersburg
Pinellas County Schools (pcsb.org) serves all of St. Petersburg. The district enrolls approximately 100,000 students across 140+ schools. Florida grades schools A through F annually. Always use pcsb.org's school locator tool to confirm the elementary, middle, and high school assigned to a specific address before purchasing.
High Schools Serving St. Petersburg FL
| High School | Address | Phone | Primary Service Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast High School | 4832 Nebraska Ave, St. Pete 33703 | (727) 570-5100 | Old Northeast, Snell Isle, Shore Acres, NE St. Pete |
| St. Petersburg High School | 2501 5th Ave N, St. Pete 33713 | (727) 893-5154 | Central St. Pete, downtown, historic districts |
| Lakewood High School | 1400 54th St S, St. Pete 33707 | (727) 893-2780 | Lakewood Estates, central south St. Pete |
| Gibbs High School | 850 34th St S, St. Pete 33711 | (727) 893-2780 | South St. Pete residential areas |
| Pinellas Park High School | 6305 118th Ave N, Pinellas Park 34666 | (727) 547-7556 | NW St. Pete / Pinellas Park border areas |
Lakewood High School has a strong reputation for its IB Diploma Programme and dual enrollment partnership with St. Petersburg College. Northeast High School serves the high-demand Old Northeast and Snell Isle neighborhoods. For the most accurate assignment, use the pcsb.org address lookup.
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| Middle School | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| John Hopkins Middle School | 701 16th St S, St. Pete 33705 | Central/south St. Pete; magnet arts program |
| Meadowlawn Middle School | 2101 62nd Ave N, St. Pete 33702 | North St. Pete, NE area feeder |
| Azalea Middle School | 7855 22nd Ave N, St. Pete 33710 | Mid-city west side |
| Bay Point Middle School | Gulfport area / south county | Serves some south St. Pete addresses |
Elementary Schools in St. Petersburg FL
St. Petersburg has approximately 30 elementary schools within the city. Assignments are highly address-specific. Several notable schools:
| Elementary School | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shore Acres Elementary | 4745 Teal Drive, St. Pete 33703 | Serves Shore Acres neighborhood |
| North Shore Elementary | 601 Maryland Ave NE, St. Pete 33701 | Serves Old Northeast; close to downtown |
| Snell Isle Elementary | Near Snell Isle neighborhood | Confirm assignment at pcsb.org |
| Perkins Elementary | 657 53rd St S, St. Pete 33707 | Lakewood area |
| Campbell Park Elementary | 1100 22nd St S, St. Pete 33712 | South St. Pete |
Magnet Programs in St. Petersburg
Pinellas County Schools runs a district-wide magnet program network. Magnet programs in or near St. Petersburg include:
| School / Program | Focus | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High IB Diploma Programme | International Baccalaureate | IB application + academic criteria |
| St. Pete High Advanced Academics | AP and dual enrollment | Address-based + course selection |
| John Hopkins Middle Arts Magnet | Visual/Performing Arts | District magnet lottery |
| SPC Collegiate High | Early college / dual enrollment | pcsb.org application |
| Various K-8 Magnet programs | Montessori, STEM, IB PYP | District magnet lottery, annual application |
According to Pinellas County Schools, magnet applications open in fall for the following school year. Transportation eligibility varies by program and distance. Visit pcsb.org/magnet for current program listings and deadlines.
Private Schools in St. Petersburg FL
| School | Type | Grades | Approx. Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury School of Florida | Independent, non-denominational | K-12 | $16,000-$28,000/yr |
| Shorecrest Preparatory School | Independent, college-prep | PreK-12 | $15,000-$25,000/yr |
| Saint Paul's School | Catholic | PreK-8 | $7,500-$11,000/yr |
| Bishop Larkin Catholic School | Catholic K-8 | K-8 | $7,000-$10,000/yr |
| St. Paul's United Methodist Day School | Faith-based | PreK-K | Preschool rates |
Florida's Family Empowerment Scholarship and Step Up For Students programs can provide funding for private school tuition for qualifying families. Visit stepupforstudents.org for current eligibility income thresholds and application windows.
School Quality Considerations for St. Petersburg Buyers
School grades vary significantly by area
St. Petersburg's school quality varies more than many buyers expect. The northeast quadrant of the city (Old Northeast, Shore Acres, Snell Isle) feeds into schools with generally stronger Florida school grade histories. South St. Pete schools have historically faced more challenges. Florida school grades are updated annually at fldoe.org.
Magnet and charter options expand choices
Because of the variation in assigned school quality, many St. Pete families use the magnet and charter school systems to access programs beyond their assigned school. The magnet lottery does not guarantee a seat, but it is a viable strategy for families with flexible timing who apply consistently.
Confirm assignment before buying
St. Pete's school boundaries can be counter-intuitive given the city's grid layout. A block-by-block difference in address can mean a different high school assignment. Always verify at pcsb.org before making a purchase decision based on school assignment, and confirm whether a specific magnet or charter you want has transportation from the property's neighborhood.
