For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,936 students in 33618, FL (there are 7 private schools, serving 915 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 33618, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33618, FL are Carrollwood K-8 School, Gaither High School and Dorothy Thomas Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33618 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33618, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33618, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrollwood K-8 School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3516 Mcfarland Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Gr: PK-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Gaither High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16200 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7340
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7340
Gr: 9-12 | 2,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Dorothy Thomas Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33618, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33618, FL include Carrollwood K-8 School, Gaither High School and Dorothy Thomas Center.
How many public schools are located in 33618?
3 public schools are located in 33618.
What percentage of students in 33618 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 33618 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33618?
33618 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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