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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Tampa Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public charter schools serving 19,164 students in Tampa, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Tampa, FL are Terrace Community Middle School, Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tampa, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Tampa have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9659 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Gr: K-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Trinity School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Gr: K-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Henderson Hammock Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10322 Henderson Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Gr: K-8 | 1,154 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Walton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Gr: K-5 | 157 students
Rank: #1111.
Victory Charter School Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13901 Sheldon Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Gr: K-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7116 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6771 Madison Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
Florida Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13008 N Telecom Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Gr: K-12 | 5,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Bridgeprep Academy Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2418 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5652
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Legacy Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 E Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 499-1389
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Sports Leadership And Management Academy (Tampa)
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7116 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Gr: 6-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
New Springs Schools
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 933-5025
Gr: K-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Excelsior Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2156 University Square Mall, U
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 644-9060
Gr: K-5
Rank: #2121.
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6406 E Chelsea St
Tampa, FL 33610
(844) 702-3123
Gr: K-5 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Seminole Heights Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4006 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
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%
Rank: #2525.
Pepin Academies
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3916 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-1755
Gr: 3-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2626.
West University Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5011
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School
Charter School
10739 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 444-0660
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Excelsior Prep Charter Middle School
Charter School
2156 University Square Mall, U
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 644-9060
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Hope
Charter School
5050 E 10th Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 755-4690
Gr: K-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Victory
Charter School
11612 N Nebraska Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 461-6650
Gr: K-12 | 1,316 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Victory Charter School Tampa 6-12
Charter School
13901 Sheldon Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Tampa, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Tampa, FL include Terrace Community Middle School, Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa.
How many public charter schools are located in Tampa?
31 public charter schools are located in Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in Tampa?
Tampa public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Tampa are often viewed compared to one another?

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