Plato Academy Charter School

Plato Academy Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
2045 Palmetto St,  Clearwater, FL
3.9
3.8
539 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Adam Beard
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
63%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
8%
State Average
22%
Science
18%
State Average
26%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
526:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%
White
59.8%
Hispanic
20%
Black
8.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.5%
Two or more races
3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#94 Best Charter MS in Florida
#95 Best Charter ES in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 9 Reviews
5.0 Parent
9/14/2021
all my 4 kids go to this school, and I can say that I am very pleased with the outcome of my children's academic excellence. Teachers are very committed and treat the students like family. I feel at ease if the kids get sick or get hurt in school, I know that the front office will take care of them while they wait for me. The school is not too big nor too small. Just enough for the staff to handle.
5.0 Parent
9/12/2021
We have been so pleased with the education and support our child has received at Plato Clearwater and are thankful our child got in for kindergarten because we intent to stay through 8th. Every teacher and faculty member are nothing short of incredible!
3.0 NicheUser
4/27/2016
The school was a public school, but ran as a private school. The classes were smaller and more intimate, which made learning a lot easier.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 40 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/28/2025
My child started at Plato in 4th grade & will be going into 7th grade this next school year. We've found Plato Clearwater to be, a great school, a higher expectation in both education & as children growing and learning about personal responsibility, and the like. The teachers have all been tuned in,...
5.0 other
3/31/2025
Great place to work! Supportive leadership, amazing team, and a positive school culture that truly values staff and students. A rewarding and inspiring environment!
1.0 parent
8/9/2024
Absolutely no care for students, no care for academics, and regularly condescending to any adult who questions them. Don’t send your kids here
1.0 parent
12/20/2022
I had two different children attend this school. Both children were bullied and mistreated by the staff as well. The principal of this location is a snobby lady that does nothing to help the students. Her responses are short and snarky, even in person. I have now transferred both of my children out...

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Plato Academy Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 in Clearwater, FL and is served by the Pinellas County Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 539 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Plato Academy Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lakeside Christian School, Clearwater High School, Calvin A. Hunsinger School, and more. Learn more about what Clearwater has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Plato Academy Charter School.

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