For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,083 students in the neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Melrose Mercy are John Hopkins Middle School and Melrose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg, FL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Hopkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 16th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2400
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Melrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1752 13th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg, FL include John Hopkins Middle School and Melrose Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg?
the neighborhood of Melrose Mercy, Saint Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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