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Best 33605 Florida Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,160 students in 33605, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 203 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 33605, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33605, FL are Franklin Middle Magnet School, Shore Elementary Magnet School and Desoto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33605 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33605, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33605, FL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3915 E 21st Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 744-8108
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Shore Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1908 E 2nd Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5712
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Desoto Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2618 Corrine St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5779
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3415 N 16th St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5717
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2716 N 46th St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 740-7733
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 233-3720
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Hospital/homebound/homebased Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3993 E 21st Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-3933
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Ami Kids Tampa
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1730 Maritime Blvd
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-5091
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Delia Sanchez Full Service School
2100 E 26th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 272-0673
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Birth Thru Age 5
Special Education School
1202 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Gr: PK | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillsborough Ese Contracted Residential Placement
Special Education School
1202 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7513
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 33605, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33605, FL include Franklin Middle Magnet School, Shore Elementary Magnet School and Desoto Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33605?
11 public schools are located in 33605.
What percentage of students in 33605 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 33605 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33605?
33605 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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