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North Shore Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Pinellas County Schools · St. Petersburg, FL
Rating
7/10
GreatSchools
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
433
Student : Teacher
13:1
Founded
1927
Homes in the North Shore Elementary School zone
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“North Shore Elementary is the zoned neighborhood school for Old Northeast — a historic St. Petersburg community of Craftsman bungalows steps from Tampa Bay — and has served the area since 1927 from its landmark red-brick campus at 200 35th Ave NE.”
North Shore sits at the north end of Coffee Pot Bayou, shaded by century-old oaks, in the middle of Old Northeast — St. Petersburg's most sought-after historic neighborhood. The campus itself is a neighborhood landmark: red brick, traditional architecture, on a walkable block flanked by Craftsman bungalows and Spanish-Mediterranean revival homes that routinely trade above $800K. The "Old Northeast" real-estate premium and the school's 96-year presence in the community are tightly linked — buyers ask about North Shore the same way they ask about the neighborhood.
Academic programs
- Gifted & Talented program (district-qualified students)
- ASD support and ESE services integrated in-school
- PreK / VPK early childhood program
- Florida Academic Standards core curriculum: ELA, math, science, social studies
- Art, PE, Library Media Center
How to enroll
Automatic enrollment for Old Northeast address-zone residents via Pinellas County Schools. Families living inside the attendance boundary register online through pcsb.org or schedule a campus tour. Students from outside the zone may apply through the Pinellas Choice or Controlled Open Enrollment process. The Gifted program requires documented gifted eligibility through PCSB testing.
What makes it stand out
The combination of a 96-year-old red-brick campus, walkable Old Northeast location, 13:1 student-teacher ratio, and a Gifted & Talented program in a neighborhood where the median home price tops $850K makes North Shore a school that moves real estate. Families relocating to St. Petersburg specifically target Old Northeast addresses because of the school's stability and community roots — not despite the GreatSchools number but alongside it.
Extracurriculars
- Band and Chorus
- Drama productions
- Safety Patrols
- One School One Book community reading initiative
- PTA and School Advisory Council (SAC)
- Community garden program
- Friday Family Lunch events
Frequently asked about North Shore Elementary School
What neighborhoods are zoned for North Shore Elementary?
The attendance zone covers Old Northeast — roughly the area bounded by Coffee Pot Bayou to the north, 4th Street N to the west, 30th Avenue N to the south, and Tampa Bay to the east. Some blocks of Snell Isle and adjacent Coffee Pot Bayou streets may also fall inside the boundary depending on specific address. Use the Pinellas County zone locator at pcsb.org to confirm your exact address before making an offer.
How do I enroll my child at North Shore Elementary?
Zoned Old Northeast residents enroll online at pcsb.org or by contacting the school directly at (727) 893-2181. Families outside the zone can apply through the Pinellas County Controlled Open Enrollment or Choice process, though seats are limited. North Shore's small enrollment (around 433 students) means in-zone registration is straightforward; out-of-zone placement is not guaranteed.
What's the median home price zoned for North Shore Elementary?
Old Northeast is one of the priciest residential pockets in St. Petersburg. Median sale prices in the neighborhood run roughly $850K–$900K, with move-in-ready Craftsman bungalows typically starting around $700K and larger or water-view homes trading well above $1M. The school's stability and walkable location are a consistent factor buyers cite when prioritizing the neighborhood. Ask Ben for a current zone-filtered list with honest notes on each property.
Is North Shore Elementary a safe school?
Old Northeast is one of St. Petersburg's lowest-crime ZIP codes, and the school operates standard Pinellas County safety protocols: controlled access during school hours, visitor sign-in, PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports). Parent reviews on GreatSchools average 4.6 out of 5, with community engagement and administration responsiveness consistently noted as strengths.
How does North Shore Elementary compare to Bay Vista Fundamental?
North Shore is a traditional zoned neighborhood elementary — automatic enrollment for Old Northeast addresses, broad curriculum, strong community ties. Bay Vista Fundamental is a Pinellas County application-based fundamental school in the Pink Streets / Gulfport area with a structured back-to-basics academic model (homework, dress code, character emphasis). Both are well-regarded; the difference is zoning versus application and school philosophy. North Shore is the neighborhood-anchor option; Bay Vista is an intentional choice that requires applying and potentially traveling outside your zone.
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