Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public Schools in Tampa, FL (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Tampa Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 172 public schools serving 111,755 students in Tampa, FL (there are 102 private schools, serving 20,155 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Tampa, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tampa, FL are Terrace Community Middle School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tampa, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Tampa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Tampa, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10735 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3205 S Ferdinand Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13910 Nine Eagles Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1645
Gr: PK-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Mabry Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4201 W Estrella St
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5364
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Grady Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3910 W Morrison Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5325
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Gorrie Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
705 W Deleon St
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5673
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Williams Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5020 N 47th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
205 S Bungalow Park Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 872-5216
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Chiles Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16541 Tampa Palms Blvd W
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5422
Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Coleman Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1724 S Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1005 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19002 Wood Sage Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Deer Park Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11605 Citrus Park Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 854-6031
Gr: PK-5 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1721 N Macdill Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 356-1760
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1616.
Pride Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10310 Lions Den Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Roland Park K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1510 N Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Gr: K-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
Hunter's Green Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9202 Highland Oak Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 973-7394
Gr: PK-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
Farnell Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13912 Nine Eagles Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16438 Hutchison Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 975-7315
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
Westchase Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9517 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2222.
Ballast Point Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2802 W Ballast Point Blvd
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2323.
Tinker K-8 School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8207 Tinker St
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2424.
Plant High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2415 S Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3033
Gr: 9-12 | 2,391 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2525.
Citrus Park Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7700 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 558-5356
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2626.
Rampello K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
802 E Washington St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Gr: K-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2727.
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7705 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Gr: K-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2828.
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2929.
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
405 S Riverhills Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3030.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3131.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18201 E Meadows Rd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 740-4580
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3232.
Carrollwood K-8 School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3516 Mcfarland Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Gr: PK-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Lowry Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11505 Country Hollow Dr
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 855-8178
Gr: PK-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Tampa Palms Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6100 Tampa Palms Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 975-7390
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3535.
Benito Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10101 Cross Creek Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4694
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Show 100 more public schools in Tampa, FL (out of 172 total schools)
Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Tampa, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Tampa, FL include Terrace Community Middle School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tampa?
172 public schools are located in Tampa.
What percentage of students in Tampa go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Tampa are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tampa?
Tampa public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tampa are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (FL):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
 Florida Top-Ranked Public Schools
Florida Top-Ranked Public Schools
Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools
Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools
 Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons
Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons
 15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025
15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025

More Articles

About Public Schools
Evaluating Public Schools
Local School Topics
Opinion
Public School Jobs