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Best 33617 Florida Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,308 students in 33617, FL (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,252 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 33617, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33617, FL are Riverhills Elementary Magnet School, Lewis Elementary School and Temple Terrace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33617 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33617, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33617, FL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Whiteway Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6947
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Temple Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Flotto Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6903
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Pizzo K-8 School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11701 Usf Bull Run St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Focus Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
304 Druid Hills Rd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Greco Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6925 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6926
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Woodmont Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10402 N 56th St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 708-1596
Gr: K-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6310 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 33617, FL?
How many public schools are located in 33617?
8 public schools are located in 33617.
What percentage of students in 33617 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 33617 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33617?
33617 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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