Best 34688 Florida Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 741 students in 34688, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34688, FL are East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering 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 middle schools in zipcode 34688 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34688, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 34688, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Silver Eagle Dr
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 942-5419
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2795 Keystone Rd
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 middle schools in 34688, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34688, FL include East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering and Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs.
How many public middle schools are located in 34688?
2 public middle schools are located in 34688.
What is the racial composition of students in 34688?
34688 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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