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Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School

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Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School ranks 950 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

950^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 58% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School is a K-8 charter school in Palm Harbor, FL, serving 343 students within the Pinellas school district, and it stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced subjects like Algebra 1 and Civics, where 89% and 85% of students are proficient, respectively—far exceeding district averages. This school operates with a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1, offering a more intimate learning environment than nearby schools like Leila Davis Elementary School (15.5:1) or Ozona Elementary School (15.2:1). However, it spends significantly less per student ($8,429) compared to traditional public schools such as Curlew Creek Elementary School ($14,621) and Lake St. George Elementary School ($14,595), reflecting a highly efficient but potentially resource-constrained model.

While Plato Academy excels in middle school subjects, its elementary performance is inconsistent. For example, 4th-grade math proficiency swung from 91% in 2022-2023 to 36% in 2024-2025, then back to 81% in 2025-2026—a volatility not seen in stable, high-performing peers like Elisa Nelson Elementary, which ranks #14 in the state with near-perfect scores. The school’s chronic absenteeism rate (17.1%) is higher than Elisa Nelson’s (9.2%) and Ozona Elementary School (14.1%), suggesting attendance issues may hinder foundational learning in younger grades. This pattern indicates Plato Academy is a stronger middle school than elementary school, with 7th and 8th-grade ELA scores (78% and 68%) outperforming the district, while 5th-grade science (43%) lags behind.

Despite its historical strength—ranking in the top 10% of Florida schools in the mid-2010s—Plato Academy has seen a sharp decline, dropping to the 58th percentile in 2025-2026, its largest single-year fall. This trend contrasts with nearby schools like Elisa Nelson Elementary and Lake St. George Elementary School, which are stable or improving. For parents, this school offers a unique blend of advanced academic acceleration and small class sizes, but the volatility in elementary subjects and rising absenteeism warrant careful consideration, especially for families prioritizing consistent foundational skills.

343

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,429

Per pupil spending ?

23.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1601 Curlew Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

(727) 228-6850

District: Pinellas

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.9%

Hispanic:

12.0%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2016 → 58th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (69% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (58th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 34 percentile points since 2016

!Science scores 17 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school69%

District avg68%

Florida avg64%

Elementary school

950^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 34 pts since 2016

From top 8% (2016) to top 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

389^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 27 pts since 2016

From top 5% (2016) to top 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

54^th of 88Elementary Schools in the Pinellas

15^th of 70Pinellas among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	57.4	950 of 2240	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.1	640 of 2258	71.7%	★★★★☆
2024	80.4	395 of 2256	82.5%	★★★★☆
2023	82.9	341 of 2240	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	79.6	420 of 2219	81.1%	★★★★☆
2021	86.8	271 of 2247	87.9%	★★★★☆
2019	83.3	326 of 2182	85.1%	★★★★☆
2018	85.0	287 of 2118	86.4%	★★★★☆
2017	88.4	194 of 2112	90.8%	★★★★★
2016	89.1	168 of 2087	92.0%	★★★★★
2014	91.3	125 of 2064	93.9%	★★★★★
2013	89.8	152 of 2029	92.5%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	65.2	389 of 1216	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	77.1	245 of 1205	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	78.1	225 of 1196	81.2%	★★★★☆
2023	75.3	252 of 1177	78.6%	★★★★☆
2022	77.1	236 of 1148	79.4%	★★★★☆
2021	83.2	148 of 1136	87.0%	★★★★☆
2019	83.2	164 of 1099	85.1%	★★★★☆
2018	92.8	56 of 1035	94.6%	★★★★★
2017	95.7	22 of 1031	97.9%	★★★★★
2016	92.9	46 of 997	95.4%	★★★★★
2014	89.9	70 of 999	93.0%	★★★★★
2013	89.2	67 of 956	93.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 189%+26 vs state

Civics85%+8 vs state

Biology 174%~ state avg

English Language Arts68%+7 vs state

Math67%+4 vs state

Science43%-17 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, October 26, 2018

This school used to be very good, however, it has really gone downhill. I have a child in middle school and one in elementary school. It's only October and we've already lost 4 middle school teachers. And this is a school with only 2 classes per grade level! Bullying is dealt with in a rote manner, with nothing really being done. If you complain enough (in writing of course) they'll do something. We've had bullying issues for the past 3 years. Some of the bullying was significant including threats of violence and the worst type of name calling from a boy to a girl. There is one after care teacher that tells the students regularly about how many mental health therapists he has and seems like the last person you'd want overseeing an after school program. A fantastic math teacher was run out of the school because he supposedly yelled at a student. I'm not sure if he did or not, but this was hands down the best math teacher I have ever had the privilege to work with- during my time in school and during my 4 kids' time at school. I have little hope that my child's middle school year will cover everything that is supposed to be learned due to the high turnover. Also, the head and really the heart of Plato Academy Schools, Mr. Christopoulos, unexpectedly passed away this year. I think this will only make matters worse, at least at our school. It's so chaotic and again there are only two classes per grade level! Also, tiny sports program with only street hockey and flag football, coached by volunteer dads with no emphasis on real sports performance. So, not good for kids who want to play sports at a high level in high school. Poor playground equipment for the little ones and campus could definitely use some security updates. We used to really love Plato but now we (and our kids) can't wait to get out. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 20, 2016

Plato Academy provides superior education and facilitates learning for each and every student. The administration and staff are dedicated to the success of the students and go above and beyond to ensure the school provides an environment conducive to learning. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1601 Curlew Rd	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 228-6850	343	31	11.0	23.3%	274 (79.9%)	6 (1.7%)	41 (12.0%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	57.4	950^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.6%		70.1	640^th of 2258 public elementary schools	71.7%	310	72.0	65.0	57.0	67.0	78.0	68.0	78.0	81.0	58.0	67.0		63.0	43.0		89.0	74.0	85.0	$8,429	$58	$8,371
Garrison-Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3133 Garrison Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 469-5716	545	37	14.7	39.3%	309 (56.7%)	20 (3.7%)	173 (31.7%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.4%)	80	391^st of 2240 public elementary schools	82.5%		80.3	402^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	82.2%	11	69.0	64.0	72.0				85.0	77.0	83.0				90.0					$13,789	$835	$12,953
Elisa Nelson Elementary	Public, Magnet	1-5	415 15th St	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 588-5187	421	29	14.5	12.4%	327 (77.7%)	8 (1.9%)	40 (9.5%)	19 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.4%)	96.9	14^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.4%		96.3	24^th of 2258 public elementary schools	98.9%	10	98.0	88.0	90.0				95.0	92.0	96.0				93.0					$12,485	$370	$12,114
Lake St. George Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2855 County Road 95	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 669-1161	499	36	13.8	34.1%	340 (68.1%)	25 (5.0%)	88 (17.6%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.2%)	88.3	175^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.2%		85.9	266^th of 2258 public elementary schools	88.2%	91	77.0	74.0	81.0				81.0	85.0	85.0				88.0					$14,595	$879	$13,716
Ozona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Tampa Rd	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1589	727	48	15.2	24.6%	572 (78.7%)	7 (1.0%)	101 (13.9%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.0%)	87.7	193^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	91.4%		91.7	114^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.0%	79	81.0	74.0	75.0				81.0	87.0	87.0				80.0					$13,115	$869	$12,247
San Jose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1670 San Helen Dr	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 469-5956	336	28	12.0	40.2%	240 (71.4%)	29 (8.6%)	38 (11.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.7%)	87.3	204^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.9%		81.3	386^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.9%	182	91.0	79.0	74.0				91.0	81.0	74.0				81.0					$19,771	$1,784	$17,987
Academie Da Vinci Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1060 Keene Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 298-2778	336	29	11.5	29.5%	273 (81.3%)	14 (4.2%)	36 (10.7%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	74.5	514^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.1%		87.9	231^st of 2258 public elementary schools	89.8%	283	59.0	69.0	88.0	88.0	74.0	73.0	54.0	68.0	86.0	88.0		76.0	81.0	58.0	85.0		88.0	$9,084	$93	$8,992
Curlew Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3030 Curlew Rd	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1423	610	45	13.5	32.6%	380 (62.3%)	42 (6.9%)	121 (19.8%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (9.3%)	74.5	515^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.0%		80.1	406^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.0%	109	64.0	70.0	77.0				73.0	64.0	81.0				81.0					$14,621	$944	$13,675
Highland Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1230 Highlands Blvd	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1429	449	31	14.4	39.6%	319 (71.0%)	25 (5.6%)	65 (14.5%)	12 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.0%)	59.8	878^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.8%		58.8	910^th of 2258 public elementary schools	59.7%	32	66.0	75.0	56.0				70.0	76.0	56.0				59.0					$14,146	$859	$13,287
Athenian Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2289 N Hercules Ave	Clearwater	33763	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 298-2718	377	29	13.0	40.6%	186 (49.3%)	26 (6.9%)	130 (34.5%)	10 (2.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	30	1664^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.7%		33.3	1549^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.4%	115	43.0	42.0	45.0	65.0	64.0	86.0	60.0	50.0	48.0	50.0	50.0	68.0	53.0	63.0	90.0		83.0	$11,281	$419	$10,862

Frequently Asked Questions about Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School

Is Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School a good school?

Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School ranks 950^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 343 students attended Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School?

Students at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School are 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

What district is Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School in?

Pinellas

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