Pinellas County Schools runs St. Petersburg's public schools. 31 of 43 graded schools here earned an A in 2026. Calendar, enrollment, 727-588-6210.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Facts on this page come from Pinellas County Schools and the Florida Department of Education’s 2025-26 school grades. Updated each year when the calendar and grades come out.
Every public school in St. Petersburg belongs to Pinellas County Schools, a single countywide district. There is no separate city school system. The district is run by an elected seven-member School Board, which appoints the superintendent.
Who to call
- Pinellas County Schools main line: 727-588-6000 (301 4th St. SW, Largo)
- Registration and school assignment: Student Assignment Office, 727-588-6210, StudentAssignment@pcsb.org
- School Board office: 727-588-6300, board@pcsb.org
- Find your zoned school: School Zone Locator
2026-27 school calendar
From the district’s 2026-2027 student calendar:
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Aug. 11, 2026 | First day for students |
| Monday, Oct. 12 | No school (possible hurricane make-up day) |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | No school, Veterans Day (possible make-up day) |
| Nov. 21 to 29 | Thanksgiving week, no school |
| Dec. 18 | End of first semester |
| Dec. 19 to Jan. 3, 2027 | Winter holidays |
| Jan. 4, 2027 | No school (possible make-up day) |
| Jan. 5, 2027 | Second semester begins |
| Jan. 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school |
| Feb. 15, 2027 | Presidents Day, no school (possible make-up day) |
| March 13 to 21, 2027 | Spring holidays |
| March 26 and April 23, 2027 | No school (possible make-up days) |
| May 27, 2027 | Last day; students released two hours early |
The “possible hurricane make-up days” become school days only if storms close schools earlier in the year. Watch district announcements after any closure.
Enrolling a student
New to the district? Pinellas County Schools assigns students to a zoned (neighborhood) school by address. Look yours up with the School Zone Locator, then enroll online through the Focus student information system, following the district’s new student registration steps, which list the documents you need.
Zoned schools for 10 St. Petersburg areas are in our neighborhoods guide.
Focus also handles address changes, special assignment requests and district application programs. Seat reservations for the 2027-28 school year open Jan. 5, 2027. Students with an IEP upload their education records with the online application, and the district’s ESE transfer team follows up.
Choice: magnet, fundamental and early college
Beyond the zoned school, the district runs magnet and fundamental programs that families apply to during a set window each year; the district holds open houses in the fall. See its how to apply for 2027-28 page. Early college seats are applied for through the Focus reservation system, and St. Petersburg College runs collegiate high schools as charters, two of them in the city.
How St. Petersburg schools are rated
Florida grades every public school A to F each summer, based on test scores, learning gains and, for high schools, graduation and college and career readiness. Matching the state’s 2025-26 grades to the federal school directory, we found 43 graded public and charter schools with a St. Petersburg mailing address (which includes some unincorporated areas such as Lealman).
High schools
| School | Address | 2026 grade | 2025 grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg High | 2501 5th Ave. N | A | B |
| Northeast High | 5500 16th St. N | A | B |
| Lakewood High | 1400 54th Ave. S | A | B |
| Gibbs High | 850 34th St. S | C | C |
| St. Petersburg Collegiate High (charter) | 6605 5th Ave. N | A | A |
| St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High (charter) | 244 2nd Ave. N | A | A |
Middle schools
| School | Address | 2026 grade | 2025 grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall Fundamental | 3901 22nd Ave. S | A | A |
| Mangrove Bay Middle | 501 62nd Ave. NE | A | A |
| Bay Point Middle | 2151 62nd Ave. S | A | B |
| John Hopkins Middle | 701 16th St. S | B | B |
| Tyrone Middle | 2375 66th St. N | B | A |
| Azalea Middle | 7855 22nd Ave. N | C | C |
| Meadowlawn Middle | 6050 16th St. N | C | C |
Thirty of the city’s elementary and K-8 schools are graded; 23 earned an A and seven a B in 2026. Look up any school, including its test results and demographics, on the state’s school report cards.
Under plans the School Board approved in January 2026, Bay Point Elementary and Bay Point Middle are being combined into a K-8 school; details are on the district’s Planning for Progress page.
The School Board
Seven members, three elected countywide and four from single-member districts, set policy and the budget. As listed on the district’s School Board page:
- Caprice Edmond, chairperson, District 7
- Dawn M. Peters, vice chairperson, at large (District 3)
- Laura Hine, at large (District 1)
- Lisa N. Cane, at large (District 2)
- Eileen M. Long, District 4
- Katie Blaxberg, District 5
- Stephanie Meyer, District 6
The board meets twice a month during most months. Agendas are posted on BoardDocs, and meeting dates are on the district’s school board meetings page.
What this means for you
- Check your zoned school with the locator before you sign a lease or buy.
- Watch for the magnet and fundamental application window if you want a choice school.
- Keep the make-up days free until hurricane season ends Nov. 30.
High school football is on our Friday night football page; more for new residents on moving to St. Petersburg.
Frequently asked questions
What school district is St. Petersburg in?
Pinellas County Schools, the countywide district based at 301 4th St. SW in Largo. Its main number is 727-588-6000.
How do I find my child’s school in St. Petersburg?
Enter your address in the district’s School Zone Locator. For registration help, call the Student Assignment Office at 727-588-6210.
When is Thanksgiving break for Pinellas County Schools?
Nov. 21 to 29, 2026. Winter break runs Dec. 19, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027, and spring break is March 13 to 21, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Pinellas County?
Thursday, May 27, 2027, with students released two hours early.
Are St. Petersburg schools good?
Of 43 graded public and charter schools with a St. Petersburg address, 31 earned an A from the Florida Department of Education in 2026, nine a B and three a C.
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