Best Schools in Clearwater Beach, FL
Clearwater Beach, FL has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,613 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Clearwater Beach greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clearwater Beach, FL
The top high schools in Clearwater Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dunedin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1203 Students
2. Largo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2055 Students
3. Clearwater High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1664 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clearwater Beach, FL
The top middle schools in Clearwater Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
2. Dunedin Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 899 Students
3. Largo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clearwater Beach, FL
The top elementary schools in Clearwater Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Curtis Fundamental Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 536 Students
2. San Jose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
3. Mildred Helms Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
4. Sandy Lane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
5. Belleair Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clearwater Beach, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clearwater Beach, FL has a total population of 8,462 with 7% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clearwater Beach, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clearwater Beach, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clearwater Beach, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clearwater Beach, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clearwater Beach, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clearwater Beach, FL
How many schools are in Clearwater Beach, FL?
Clearwater Beach, FL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,613 students in total.
How do schools in Clearwater Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Clearwater Beach score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Clearwater Beach greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clearwater Beach?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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