For the 2024-25 school year, there are 314 public schools serving 228,713 students in Hillsborough County, FL (there are 179 private schools, serving 31,661 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Hillsborough County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hillsborough County, FL are Terrace Community Middle School, Mckitrick Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hillsborough County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hillsborough County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11734 Jefferson Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6555
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6555
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Mckitrick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-5427
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-5427
Grades: PK-5
| 988 students
Rank: #33.
Bryant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13910 Nine Eagles Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1645
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1645
Grades: PK-5
| 877 students
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3205 S Ferdinand Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3090
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #55.
Bevis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5720 Osprey Ridge Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 857 students
Rank: #66.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Grades: K-8
| 307 students
Rank: #77.
Lutz Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17951 N Us Highway 41
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Grades: K-8
| 782 students
Rank: #88.
Mabry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4201 W Estrella St
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5364
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5364
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Rank: #99.
Grady Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3910 W Morrison Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5325
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #1010.
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16815 Dorman Rd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 651-2150
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 651-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 1,060 students
Rank: #1111.
Mitchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 S Bungalow Park Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 872-5216
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 872-5216
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #1212.
Walker Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8282 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Grades: 6-8
| 1,019 students
Rank: #1313.
Stowers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13915 Barrington Stowers Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7431
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7431
Grades: PK-5
| 895 students
Rank: #1414.
Gorrie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
705 W Deleon St
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5673
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5673
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1515.
Pride Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10310 Lions Den Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5400
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #1616.
Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19002 Wood Sage Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4333
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 832 students
Rank: #1717.
Chiles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16541 Tampa Palms Blvd W
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5422
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5422
Grades: K-5
| 875 students
Rank: #1818.
Schwarzkopf Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18333 Calusa Trace Blvd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 975-6945
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 975-6945
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1919.
Williams Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5020 N 47th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #2020.
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1721 N Macdill Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 356-1760
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 356-1760
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #2121.
Coleman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1724 S Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Rank: #2222.
Bell Creek Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #2323.
Lithia Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4332 Lynx Paw Trl
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8016
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8016
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Martinez Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-1190
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-1190
Grades: 6-8
| 1,160 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Northwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16438 Hutchison Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 975-7315
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 975-7315
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #2626.
Hunter's Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9202 Highland Oak Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 973-7394
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 973-7394
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Ballast Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2802 W Ballast Point Blvd
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3070
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Hammond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8008 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-5120
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-5120
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #2929.
Randall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16510 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-3900
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,409 students
Rank: #3030.
Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1005 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #3131.
Westchase Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9517 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4600
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #3232.
Deer Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11605 Citrus Park Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 854-6031
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 854-6031
Grades: PK-5
| 989 students
Rank: #3333.
Roland Park K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1510 N Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Grades: K-8
| 842 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Tinker K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8207 Tinker St Macdill Afb
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Grades: PK-8
| 603 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Winthrop Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6204 Scholars Hill Ln
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Grades: K-8
| 1,357 students
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 247-8483
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 247-8483
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Advantage Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Anderson Elementary Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3304 Sanchez St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Grades: K-4
| 164 students
Aparicio-levy Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10119 E Ellicott St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9020 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
13609 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 558-1750
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 558-1750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1101 Victoria St
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8131
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8131
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brewster Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bryan Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2312 E Yukon St
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Carl Sagan Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4610 E Hanna Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 612-4433
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 612-4433
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
6213 E. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
9401 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 631-4500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 631-4500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Channelside Academy Middle School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
Childrens Services Child And Family Counseling Ser (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Community Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1251 E Fowler Ave Ste A
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5701 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 2
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Grades: PK
| n/a students
7710 Big Bend Rd
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
East County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2814 Airport Road
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Grades: 4-10
| 63 students
East Tampa Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
620 W Ferry St
Tampa, FL 33602
(716) 553-0714
Tampa, FL 33602
(716) 553-0714
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Eastside Multicultural School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
4701 E Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Grades: K-5
| 190 students
Erwin Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2010 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Excel Charter School Hillsborough (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3627 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
16200 North Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 632-6823
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 632-6823
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5101 N 40th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-7660
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-7660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gates Senior High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
15316 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 961-8701
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 961-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Hillsborough County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0p.o. Box 3408
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-405
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-405
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6612 Stark Road
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 621-6051
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 621-6051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: 1-12
| 24 students
Ican Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4000
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4000
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hillsborough County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Hillsborough County, FL include Terrace Community Middle School, Mckitrick Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hillsborough County?
314 public schools are located in Hillsborough County.
What percentage of students in Hillsborough County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Hillsborough County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hillsborough County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hillsborough County include: Reddick Elementary School vs. Wimauma Elementary School, Marshall Middle Magnet School vs. Tomlin Middle School, Mclane Middle School vs. Mann Middle School
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