St. Leo: Schools & Education
Education in St. Leo: 20 public schools. Starkey Ranch K-8 is the largest at 1,928 students (grades -1-8). Total enrollment: 31,311 students.
- ~46 residents per school (vs Florida ~412).
K-12 Schools
43 K-12 schools serving the area — about 46 residents per school. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (43)
| School Districts · Districts | ST. LUCIE, PASCO |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1200870, 1201530 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 17,177 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 957 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 12,404 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 72.2% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Pasco-Hernando State College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 12.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Pasco-Hernando State College |
| Nearest College · City | New Port Richey |
| Nearest College · Phone | 7,278,472,727 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 12.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 4 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | AUSTIN DAVIS LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 8,132,733,652 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 17808 WAYNE ROAD, ODESSA FL 33556 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.6 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 27.4% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12