For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,993 students in 34654, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 34654, FL are Dayspring Academy, River Ridge Middle School and Learning Lodge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34654 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34654, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34654, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayspring Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9732 Little Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 862-8600
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 862-8600
Grades: K-12
| 943 students
Rank: #22.
River Ridge Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11646 Town Center Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: #33.
Learning Lodge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10534 Little Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 868-0067
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 868-0067
Grades: K-8
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Bayonet Point Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11125 Little Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7400
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: #55.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7619 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 849-1901
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 849-1901
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
34654, Florida 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Richard Milburn Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
7545 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 859-9323
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 859-9323
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
11646 Town Center Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 34654, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 34654, FL include Dayspring Academy, River Ridge Middle School and Learning Lodge Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 34654?
5 public middle schools are located in 34654.
What is the racial composition of students in 34654?
34654 public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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