{"id":24362,"date":"2023-02-20T18:30:38","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T18:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/?p=24362"},"modified":"2023-02-20T18:43:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T18:43:46","slug":"what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Best Schools in St. Petersburg, Florida?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida\/#St_Petersburgs_Best_Schools\" title=\"St. Petersburg\u2019s Best Schools\">St. Petersburg\u2019s Best Schools<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida\/#The_most_highly_rated_public_elementary_schools_in_St_Petersburg_Florida_are\" title=\"The most highly rated public elementary schools in St. Petersburg, Florida are:\">The most highly rated public elementary schools in St. Petersburg, Florida are:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida\/#The_most_highly_rated_public_middle_schools_in_St_Petersburg_Florida_are\" title=\"The most highly rated public middle schools in St. Petersburg, Florida are:\">The most highly rated public middle schools in St. Petersburg, Florida are:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida\/#And_the_most_highly_rated_public_high_schools_in_St_Petersburg_Florida_are\" title=\"And the most highly rated public high schools in St. Petersburg, Florida, are:\">And the most highly rated public high schools in St. Petersburg, Florida, are:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida\/#Best_Charter_Schools_in_St_Petersburg\" title=\"Best Charter Schools in St. Petersburg\">Best Charter Schools in St. Petersburg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida\/#Best_Private_Schools_in_St_Petersburg\" title=\"Best Private Schools in St. Petersburg\">Best Private Schools in St. Petersburg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida\/#Going_to_college_in_St_Petersburg\" title=\"Going to college in St Petersburg\">Going to college in St Petersburg<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida\/#St_Petersburg_Neighborhoods_With_Highly_Ranked_Schools\" title=\"St. Petersburg Neighborhoods With Highly Ranked Schools\">St. Petersburg Neighborhoods With Highly Ranked Schools<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida\/#Allendale\" title=\"Allendale\">Allendale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida\/#Jungle_Terrace\" title=\"Jungle Terrace\">Jungle Terrace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida\/#Old_Northeast\" title=\"Old Northeast\">Old Northeast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida\/#Snell_Isle\" title=\"Snell Isle\">Snell Isle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida\/#Getting_Your_Child_Into_The_School_Of_Your_Choice\" title=\"Getting Your Child Into The School Of Your Choice\">Getting Your Child Into The School Of Your Choice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida\/#Moving_to_St_Petersburg_Florida\" title=\"Moving to St. Petersburg, Florida\">Moving to St. Petersburg, Florida<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<p>There\u2019s a lot to consider when you\u2019re moving to a new place, and if you have kids (or plan to have them) schools top the list. If you\u2019re planning on a public school education, you want your new neighborhood to have great schools. If you\u2019re going private or are considering a charter or magnet school, or have a kid with special needs, you\u2019ll want to explore your options and any requirements such as waiting lists, testing and application deadlines.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/fl\/st-petersburg\/movers\/\">moving to St. Petersburg<\/a>, Florida, you\u2019re in luck; you\u2019ll find plenty of good schools and family-friendly neighborhoods plus all the amenities of a lively, livable metropolis with an easy, tropical lifestyle. Nicknamed \u201cSunshine City\u201d St. Petersburg boasts an average of 361 sunny days a year. It\u2019s surrounded by 244 miles of shoreline along <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Tampa\" href=\"\/fl\/tampa\/movers\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Tampa<\/a> Bay, Boca Ciega Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and the intracoastal waterways and is known for its beautiful beaches as well as its thriving arts and culture scene.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Want to learn more about St. Petersburg and its surrounding environs? Check out our other guide below:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/up-and-coming-neighborhoods-in-st-petersburg\/\">Up &amp; Coming Neighborhoods in St. Petersburg<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-5-best-neighborhoods-in-st-petersburg\/\">Best Neighborhoods in St. Petersburg<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-tampa\/\">Best Schools in Tampa<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-suburbs-in-tampa\/\">Best Suburbs in Tampa<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-st-petersburg-s-best-schools\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Petersburgs_Best_Schools\"><\/span><strong>St. Petersburg\u2019s Best Schools<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>St. Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is served by the Pinellas County Schools district, the eighth largest school district in <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Florida\" href=\"\/blog\/moving-to-florida\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Florida<\/a> and 26th largest in the nation. There are roughly 101,000 students at 132 traditional public schools, charter schools, and magnet schools.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Averaged out over the last three years (2019-2022) roughly 91% of students in the Pinellas School district graduate high school, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcsb.org\/Page\/843\">data<\/a> from the county\u2019s Department of Assessment, Accountability &amp; Research. The average rate for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fldoe.org\/accountability\/data-sys\/edu-info-accountability-services\/pk-12-public-school-data-pubs-reports\/students.stml\">entire state<\/a>, for the same time period, is 88.3%.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We\u2019ll delve into the neighborhoods known for top schools in a moment, but based on GreatSchools ratings;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-the-most-highly-rated-public-elementary-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida-are\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_most_highly_rated_public_elementary_schools_in_St_Petersburg_Florida_are\"><\/span><strong>The most highly rated public elementary schools in St. Petersburg, Florida are:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Azalea Elementary School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Northeast High Fundamental School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Plumb Elementary School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Shore Acres Elementary School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-the-most-highly-rated-public-middle-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida-are\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_most_highly_rated_public_middle_schools_in_St_Petersburg_Florida_are\"><\/span><strong>The most highly rated public middle schools in St. Petersburg, Florida are:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Azalea Middle School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>John Hopkins Middle School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Meadowlawn Middle School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Tyrone Middle School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-and-the-most-highly-rated-public-high-schools-in-st-petersburg-florida-are\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_the_most_highly_rated_public_high_schools_in_St_Petersburg_Florida_are\"><\/span><strong>And the most highly rated public high schools in St. Petersburg, Florida, are:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Dixie Hollins High School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Gibbs High School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Lakewood High School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Northeast High School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>St. Petersburg High School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-best-charter-schools-in-st-petersburg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Charter_Schools_in_St_Petersburg\"><\/span><strong>Best Charter Schools in St. Petersburg<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In addition to traditional public schools, St. Petersburg also has a number of charter schools, which are public schools that operate independently from the district. These schools offer unique educational programs and approaches, and are designed to provide students with alternative educational options. The most highly rated charter schools in St. Petersburg, Florida, based on the GreatSchools ratings, are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Canterbury School of Florida<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Fundamentals Academy<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Imagine School at St. Petersburg<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Imagine South Shore<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>James B. Sanderlin PK-8 IB World School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-best-private-schools-in-st-petersburg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Private_Schools_in_St_Petersburg\"><\/span><strong>Best Private Schools in St. Petersburg<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Private schools are another option. The most highly rated ones are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Canterbury School of Florida<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Northside Christian School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Shorecrest Preparatory School<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>St. Petersburg Catholic High School<\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-1563378692\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Montessori Children&#8217;s House<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-going-to-college-in-st-petersburg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Going_to_college_in_St_Petersburg\"><\/span><strong>Going to college in St Petersburg<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Perhaps you\u2019re considering St. Petersburg for your own educational needs, or you\u2019re thinking about local options for your future college students. Here are some of St. Petersburg\u2019s institutes of higher education:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Eckerd College<\/strong> is a private liberal arts college located on a waterfront campus in St. Petersburg. It offers a range of undergraduate programs in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, as well as a variety of experiential learning opportunities, including internships, research, and study abroad programs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Pinellas Technical College<\/strong> is a public technical college that offers vocational training and certification programs in a variety of fields, including healthcare, construction, and technology. The college has several campuses throughout the Pinellas County area, including one in St. Petersburg.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>St. Petersburg College<\/strong> offers a variety of degree and certificate programs, including associate degrees, bachelor&#8217;s degrees, and workforce training programs. This public college has several campuses throughout the St. Petersburg area, including a downtown campus and a campus in Clearwater.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>University of South Florida St. Petersburg<\/strong> is a public university that is part of the University of South Florida system. It offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with a focus on interdisciplinary studies, environmental science, and business.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"735\" height=\"980\" class=\"wp-image-10959 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"A view of downtown St Petersburg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/stpete.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/stpete.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/stpete-225x300.jpeg 225w\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-st-petersburg-neighborhoods-with-highly-ranked-schools\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Petersburg_Neighborhoods_With_Highly_Ranked_Schools\"><\/span><strong>St. Petersburg Neighborhoods With Highly Ranked Schools<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here are some neighborhoods in St. Petersburg, Florida that are known for their safety, good schools, and amenities. Note that excellent private schools such as Shorecrest Preparatory School and Canterbury School of Florida can be attended by qualified students throughout St. Petersburgh, to avoid repetition we\u2019ve listed them only in their closest neighborhoods.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Allendale\"><\/span>Allendale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Allendale<\/strong> is a family-friendly, residential neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, spacious lots, and well-maintained homes, many of which were built in the 1940s and 1950s. You\u2019ll find a peaceful atmosphere and sense of community here, with many residents actively involved in neighborhood associations and events. One of the main attractions in Allendale is Crescent Lake Park, which offers a large lake, jogging trails, a playground, and a dog park. The neighborhood is also close to downtown St. Petersburg and the city&#8217;s many cultural attractions, including museums (besides the Dali and the Museum of Fine Art, check out The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art ),unique local shops and great restaurants (we love Bella Brava and Noble Crust for Italian, gourmet food hall Locale Market and\u00a0 Doc Ford&#8217;s Rum Bar &amp; Grille \u2013 are just minutes away.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Highly-ranked schools in Allendale include:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Allendale Elementary School<\/strong> is a public elementary school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It has a strong focus on academics and also offers a variety of extracurricular activities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Canterbury School of Florida<\/strong> is a private school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It offers a challenging academic program and a wide variety of extracurricular activities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Lakewood High School <\/strong>serves students in grades 9-12. It offers a range of academic programs and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and theater.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>St. Paul Catholic School<\/strong> serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. It offers a rigorous academic program and a strong focus on character development.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jungle_Terrace\"><\/span>Jungle Terrace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Jungle Terrace<\/strong> is a quiet neighborhood with a mix of older single-family homes, and new townhouses and condominiums. The neighborhood, home to a diverse mix of residents. is situated between Tyrone Square Mall to the north and the Gulf of Mexico to the west, with Boca Ciega Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway to the east. Your family will enjoy Walter Fuller Park, which features a playground, baseball fields, a swimming pool, and a recreational center. Jungle Terrace is also within close proximity to Gulf beaches, with Madeira Beach and Treasure Island just a short drive away.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Highly ranked schools here include:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Admiral Farragut Academy<\/strong> is a private school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It offers a challenging academic program and a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and theater.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Azalea Elementary School <\/strong>is a public elementary school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Azalea Middle School<\/strong> is a public middle school that serves students in grades six through eight. The school offers a range of academic programs and extracurricular activities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Boca Ciega High School<\/strong> is a public high school that serves students in grades nine through twelve. The school offers a wide range of academic programs and extracurricular activities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Northeast\"><\/span>Old Northeast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Old Northeast<\/strong> is very close to downtown St. Petersburg, and boasts more than 3,000 historic buildings within its boundaries.\u00a0 Mediterranean and bungalow style homes line the brick streets, nestled in lush greenery and flowers. Your family can swim, bike, walk and enjoy the play spaces in North Shore Park and explore its white sand beach. Looking for more green? Head to the Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum.\u00a0 For live performances, you\u2019ll find an electric selection at the Palladium Theater.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Highly ranked schools in Old Northeast neighborhood include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>North Shore Elementary School<\/strong> &#8211; This is a public elementary school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a focus on academic excellence and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including music, art, and physical education.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Shorecrest Preparatory School <\/strong>is a private school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It offers a challenging academic program and signature programs like the Center for Medical Sciences, the Global Scholars Initiative, and the STEAM Certificate Program, giving 9th-12th grade students the ability to tailor their learning to their interests. Shorecrest is home to a nationally-recognized performing and visual arts program, competitive athletics and opportunities for engaged service learning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>\u00a0St. Petersburg High School <\/strong>is a public high school that serves students in grades 9-12. It offers a range of academic programs and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and theater.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snell_Isle\"><\/span>Snell Isle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Snell Isle<\/strong> is a highly sought-after neighborhood in St. Petersburg, known for its waterfront properties, tree-lined streets, and historic architecture. It was developed in the 1920s by a wealthy businessman named C. Perry Snell, who envisioned an upscale community with large homes and lush landscaping. Today, many of the original Mediterranean Revival and Art Deco-style homes still stand, and the neighborhood has been designated as a historic district. You\u2019ll find several parks here, including the popular Coffee Pot Bayou Park, which offers manatee viewing, waterfront views and recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The neighborhood is also within close proximity to downtown St. Petersburg, with its many restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Highly-ranked schools here include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>North Shore Elementary School<\/strong>, as noted above in the Old Northeast section, is a public elementary school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a focus on academic excellence and offers a variety of extracurricular activities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>St. Raphael Catholic School <\/strong>is a private Catholic school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school offers a rigorous academic program and a strong focus on character development.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Tierra Verde<\/strong> is an island located on the southern tip of Pinellas County, which is connected to the mainland by a series of bridges. Tierra Verde is known for its natural beauty, with many homes situated on waterfront lots with views of the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Some of the neighborhood\u2019s highly-ranked schools include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Bay Point Elementary School<\/strong> is a public elementary school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. 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You can check what schools are in your neighborhood with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcsb.org\/domain\/3106\">locator tool<\/a> from the Pinellas School District. If the public school you want your child to attend is out of your zone, you may be able to enroll your child via a District Application Program (DAP) or a Special Attendance Request (SAR). The application periods are typically open in spring, for placement in the next school year. 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