Highland Lakes Elementary School

Highland Lakes Elementary
nurtures a learning environment for all students in Palm Harbor.

Students flock to the playground during recess at Highland Lakes Elementary in Palm Harbor.

Highland Lakes Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1230 Highlands Blvd, Palm Harbor, FL

Pinellas County Schools

518 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Tijuana Baker

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
67%

Reading Proficiency
57%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

57%

Math Proficiency

67%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 31	Full Time Teachers 31
Teachers in First or Second Year 8.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

487:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.3%	Male 49.7%
White 69.9%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

5/11/2026

My daughter has really enjoyed her experience at Highland Lakes. After considering many schools (charter and private) we are happy we with the school we were zoned for.

5.0 parent

11/23/2020

This is my daughter's 2nd year in school and she loves it. She cries anytime a she has to be out of school because she misses the teachers so much. Teachers keep you up to date and reply in a timely manner when contacted.

5.0 parent

10/30/2019

So far I would rate my experience a ten my daughter loves class and gym,art,and music!

5.0 parent

10/27/2017

This is a wonderful school! I have had children at the school for 4 years and they have had a great experience. The teachers are highly skilled and effective. Administration is attentive and responsive to needs of individual students and families.

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Florida Pinellas County Palm Harbor 34684

Highland Lakes Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Palm Harbor, FL, in the Palm Harbor neighborhood, and is served by the Pinellas County Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 518 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Highland Lakes Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $519,781. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas, and more. Learn more about what Palm Harbor has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland Lakes Elementary School.

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