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Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs

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Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs ranks 367 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

367^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 84% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs is a K-8 charter school in Tarpon Springs, FL, serving 349 students within the Pinellas County School District, and it has a strong track record of academic excellence, particularly in early elementary grades.

This school stands out for its exceptional early literacy results. In 3rd grade, 97% of students were proficient in English Language Arts, which is the highest score among all nearby schools, including top performers like Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele (94%) and Brooker Creek Elementary School (86%). The school also offers advanced high school-level courses, with 90% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra 1. This is achieved with a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1 and significantly lower per-student spending ($9,511) compared to nearby district-run schools like Sunset Hills Elementary School ($13,608) and Tarpon Springs Elementary School ($16,192), indicating efficient use of resources.

While the school excels in early grades, there is a noticeable decline in proficiency for middle school grades (6-8), particularly in math and ELA, which is an area for improvement. Additionally, chronic absenteeism spiked to 20.9% in 2023-2024, a rate higher than some neighboring high-performing schools but lower than the district average. For families seeking a strong academic foundation without the competitive entry requirements of a "Fundamental" school, Plato Academy offers a compelling middle ground with excellent early academics and a diverse socioeconomic mix.

349

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,511

Per pupil spending ?

33%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2795 Keystone Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688

(727) 939-6413

District: Pinellas

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.1%

Hispanic:

17.2%

African American:

5.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 66th percentile in 2024 → 84th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (73% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 84th (2026) from a 66th-percentile low (2024)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school73%

District avg67%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

367^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 16% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

435^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 28 pts since 2016

From top 8% (2016) to top 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

26^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	80.9	367 of 2240	83.6%	★★★★☆
2025	70.6	622 of 2258	72.5%	★★★★☆
2024	63.9	775 of 2256	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.6	512 of 2240	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	68.1	664 of 2219	70.1%	★★★★☆
2021	85.3	298 of 2247	86.7%	★★★★☆
2019	86.2	257 of 2182	88.2%	★★★★☆
2018	89.7	160 of 2118	92.4%	★★★★★
2017	92.0	98 of 2112	95.4%	★★★★★
2016	86.8	222 of 2087	89.4%	★★★★☆
2014	90.3	139 of 2064	93.3%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	62.2	435 of 1216	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.5	350 of 1205	71.0%	★★★★☆
2024	69.5	333 of 1196	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	77.6	228 of 1177	80.6%	★★★★☆
2022	82.6	173 of 1148	84.9%	★★★★☆
2021	82.0	164 of 1136	85.6%	★★★★☆
2019	87.2	115 of 1099	89.5%	★★★★☆
2018	88.1	113 of 1035	89.1%	★★★★☆
2017	87.8	109 of 1031	89.4%	★★★★☆
2016	89.6	76 of 997	92.4%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 190%+27 vs state

Civics74%-3 vs state

Math73%+11 vs state

English Language Arts73%+12 vs state

Science70%+14 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, January 17, 2021

My child has been attending for many years. The teachers are harsh and not well trained. If you go to the principal nothing is solved and she covers for the teachers. They allow teachers to yell and, overall, they are all very unprofessional. They also catered to students that are of their origin. Greek. My child has been bullied many times and the only way I find out, was because my child told me. Shame on all the administration at Plato. They hand out grades to make their rankings higher. It's all a front where you teach your own child. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Teachers have poor discipline methods and no attention to detail. The children that attend would do well in any school because they have parent support and outside experience that the average child does not. Not sure what the actual "process" is for hiring, but based on their newest hires, I'd definitely think twice about sending any child of mine there. Principal is all talk and zero action. 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs	Public, Charter	K-8	2795 Keystone Rd	Tarpon Springs	34688	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 939-6413	349	30	11.6	33.0%	255 (73.1%)	20 (5.7%)	60 (17.2%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	80.9	367^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.6%		70.6	622^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	72.5%	255	97.0	89.0	67.0	70.0	54.0	66.0	82.0	88.0	79.0	78.0		57.0	72.0	68.0	90.0	74.0	$9,511	$59	$9,452
Brooker Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3130 Forelock Rd	Tarpon Springs	34688	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 943-4600	501	32	15.6	14.6%	379 (75.6%)	8 (1.6%)	65 (13.0%)	17 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.2%)	93.4	61^st of 2240 public elementary schools	97.3%		93.1	79^th of 2258 public elementary schools	96.5%	18	86.0	84.0	80.0				87.0	96.0	90.0				85.0				$12,820	$354	$12,466
Cypress Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4900 Cypress Woods Blvd	Palm Harbor	34685	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 538-7325	676	43	15.7	23.1%	514 (76.0%)	14 (2.1%)	85 (12.6%)	20 (3.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.8%)	88.5	165^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.6%		89.2	191^st of 2258 public elementary schools	91.5%	26	84.0	82.0	74.0				81.0	89.0	86.0				76.0				$12,314	$663	$11,651
Tarpon Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Pine St	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 943-5500	417	30	13.9	74.8%	115 (27.6%)	127 (30.5%)	139 (33.3%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.7%)	50.7	1126^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.7%		39	1387^th of 2258 public elementary schools	38.6%	261	60.0	53.0	73.0				59.0	50.0	54.0				70.0				$16,192	$2,163	$14,028
Trinity Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1827 Trinity Oaks Blvd	Trinity	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-0900	639	41	15.6	26.9%	451 (70.6%)	21 (3.3%)	118 (18.5%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.9%)	72.3	568^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.6%		58.5	914^th of 2258 public elementary schools	59.5%	346	74.0	65.0	73.0				79.0	66.0	71.0	100.0			67.0				$11,066	$643	$10,422
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele	Public, Magnet	K-5	400 E Harrison St	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 943-5508	267	18	14.8	29.6%	181 (67.8%)	24 (9.0%)	40 (15.0%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.9%)	95.5	23^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	99.0%		95.5	37^th of 2258 public elementary schools	98.4%	14	94.0	92.0	95.0				100.0	87.0	82.0				91.0				$13,470	$269	$13,202
Athenian Academy Of Technology And The Arts	Public, Charter	K-8	3118 Seven Springs Blvd	New Port Richey	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	Yes	(727) 372-0200	404	28	14.4	46.0%	236 (58.4%)	18 (4.5%)	113 (28.0%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.4%)	90.9	117^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.8%		92.2	98^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.7%	19	89.0	82.0	87.0	87.0	92.0	86.0	93.0	77.0	84.0	90.0	96.0		92.0	93.0	96.0	96.0	$10,685	$1,353	$9,333
Sunray Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4815 Sunray Dr	Holiday	34690	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-9100	420	28	15.2	72.9%	186 (44.3%)	30 (7.1%)	155 (36.9%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.7%)	10.9	2124^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.2%		10.9	2127^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.8%	3	44.0	38.0	30.0				41.0	47.0	34.0				31.0				$12,735	$1,181	$11,554
Seven Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8025 Mitchell Ranch Rd	New Port Richey	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-9600	469	31	15.1	55.4%	252 (53.7%)	24 (5.1%)	135 (28.8%)	17 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.5%)	31.1	1643^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	26.7%		32.2	1582^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	29.9%	61	62.0	47.0	42.0				67.0	50.0	43.0				53.0				$11,551	$955	$10,595
Anclote Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3610 Madison St	New Port Richey	34652	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-3200	543	38	14.3	71.8%	223 (41.1%)	58 (10.7%)	194 (35.7%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	61 (11.2%)	10.9	2123^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	5.2%		7.4	2192^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	2.9%	69	42.0	38.0	40.0				43.0	37.0	33.0				38.0				$12,098	$1,807	$10,291

Frequently Asked Questions about Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs

What district is Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs in?

Pinellas

How many students attend Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs?

In the 2024-25 school year, 349 students attended Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs.

What is the racial makeup of Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs?

Students at Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs are 73% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs a good school?

Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs ranks 367^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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