Summary:
In zip code 34639 (Land O' Lakes, FL), there are three elementary-level schools serving grades K-5 (with one extending to 8th grade) within the Pasco district, offering a mix of traditional and specialized education options for families.
Pine View Elementary School stands out as the top academic performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 79th percentile statewide for 2025-2026, with strong growth over three years. It leads in 5th-grade science (72%) and 3rd-grade math (85%), and has the highest per-student spending ($12,786). Countryside Montessori Academy offers a unique K-8 structure with exceptional middle school results, including 100% proficiency in 6th-grade math and near-perfect Algebra 1 (96%) and Civics (97%) EOC scores, despite having the lowest per-student spending ($9,563) and a very low free/reduced lunch rate (1.68%). Lake Myrtle Elementary School provides consistent, reliable performance with a steady 3-star rating and rankings in the 54th-61st percentile, generally meeting or exceeding district averages.
Key differences emerge: Pine View shows remarkable upward momentum and effective resource use, while Countryside excels in advanced coursework with a low student-teacher ratio (12.3:1). All three schools have chronic absenteeism rates (16.3%-18.6%) well below the district (29.2%) and state (31.4%) averages, indicating healthy school environments. For families, Pine View offers the strongest overall academics, Countryside provides a specialized K-8 path with middle school strength, and Lake Myrtle delivers dependable, above-average performance in a traditional setting.
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