For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,021 students in 33712, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 33712, FL are Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School, Perkins Elementary School and Bay Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33712 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33712, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33712, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2229 25th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2139
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2139
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Perkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2205 18th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2117
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2117
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #33.
Bay Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5800 22nd St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1449
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1449
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Melrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1752 13th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Maximo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4850 31st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2191
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2191
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 33712, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 33712, FL include Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School, Perkins Elementary School and Bay Point Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33712?
5 public preschools are located in 33712.
What is the racial composition of students in 33712?
33712 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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