For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,090 students in 33572, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 51 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 33572, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33572, FL are Apollo Beach K-8 School, Waterset Charter School and Doby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33572 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33572, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33572, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apollo Beach K-8 School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Apollo Beach Blvd
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 671-5172
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 671-5172
Gr: PK-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Waterset Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6540 Knowledge Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Gr: K-8
Rank: #33.
Doby Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6720 Covington Garden Dr
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 672-5388
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 672-5388
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Gr: K-12 | 1,235 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
5995 Covington Garden Drive
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 272-4000
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 272-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,381 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33572, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33572, FL include Apollo Beach K-8 School, Waterset Charter School and Doby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33572?
5 public schools are located in 33572.
What percentage of students in 33572 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 33572 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33572?
33572 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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