For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 6,546 students in Palm Harbor, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Palm Harbor, FL are Elisa Nelson Elementary School, Cypress Woods Elementary School and Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Harbor, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Palm Harbor have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Palm Harbor, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elisa Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
415 15th St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 588-5187
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 588-5187
Grades: 1-5
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Cypress Woods Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Cypress Woods Blvd
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
(727) 538-7325
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
(727) 538-7325
Grades: PK-5
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Curlew Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 228-6850
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 228-6850
Grades: K-8
| 353 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #55.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 N Belcher Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1466
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1466
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #66.
Ozona Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Tampa Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1589
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 724-1589
Grades: PK-5
| 763 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #1010.
Palm Harbor Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Tampa Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1146
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1146
Grades: 6-8
| 1,040 students
Palm Harbor, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 Omaha St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1140
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
415 15th St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1156
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1156
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Palm Harbor, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Palm Harbor, FL include Elisa Nelson Elementary School, Cypress Woods Elementary School and Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Palm Harbor?
10 public elementary schools are located in Palm Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Harbor?
Palm Harbor public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% 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 Palm Harbor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Palm Harbor include: Joseph L. Carwise Middle School vs. Palm Harbor Middle School, Elisa Nelson Elementary School vs. Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School, Palm Harbor Middle School vs. Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
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