For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,242 students in 34688, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34688, FL are East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering, Brooker Creek Elementary School and Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 34688 have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34688, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34688, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Silver Eagle Dr
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 942-5419
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 942-5419
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Brooker Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3130 Forelock Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 943-4600
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 943-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2795 Keystone Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 939-6413
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 939-6413
Gr: K-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 34688, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34688, FL include East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering, Brooker Creek Elementary School and Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34688?
3 public elementary schools are located in 34688.
What is the racial composition of students in 34688?
34688 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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