Pinellas Preparatory Academy
#375 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#5745 of 50,301 nationally
About Pinellas Preparatory Academy
Pinellas Preparatory Academy is a charter elementary located in Largo, in the Pinellas school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 764 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 375th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (64th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 764.
There are 15 schools in Largo; Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks 4th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)38%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pinellas Preparatory Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pinellas Preparatory Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Plato Academy Largo Charter School
Largo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
305 students · 1.2 km away
Frontier Elementary School
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students · 1.9 km away
Walsingham Elementary School
Largo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 2.3 km away
Southern Oak Elementary School
Largo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 2.4 km away
Pinellas Park High School
Largo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,691 students · 2.8 km away
Fitzgerald Middle School
Largo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students · 2.9 km away
Fuguitt Elementary School
Largo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students · 3.2 km away
High Point Elementary School
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students · 3.6 km away
Cross Bayou Elementary School
Pinellas Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students · 3.8 km away
Belcher Elementary School
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students · 3.8 km away
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Youth Co-Op Charter School
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Learning Gate Community School
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Academy at the Farm
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pinellas Preparatory Academy a good school?
Pinellas Preparatory Academy has a Success Index (US) of 78.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #375 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pinellas Preparatory Academy rank in Florida?
Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks #375 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #5745 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pinellas Preparatory Academy?
Pinellas Preparatory Academy had 764 students in 2025.
Is Pinellas Preparatory Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Pinellas Preparatory Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Pinellas Preparatory Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pinellas Preparatory Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.