For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,861 students in Brandon, FL (there are 15 private schools, serving 3,380 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Brandon, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Brandon, FL are Limona Elementary School, Burns Middle School and Brooker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brandon, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Brandon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brandon, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Limona Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 Telfair Rd
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8200
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Burns Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 Brooker Rd
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8383
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8383
Gr: 6-8 | 1,192 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Brooker Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
812 Dewolf Rd
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8184
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8184
Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Schmidt Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Williams Rd
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 651-2110
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 651-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Mintz Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Heather Lakes Blvd
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8353
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8353
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Kingswood Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3102 S Kings Ave
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8234
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8234
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Mann Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 E Jersey Ave
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8400
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Kingsway Rd
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8177
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8177
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Mclane Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 N Knights Ave
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8100
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Brandon High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Victoria St
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8120
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,588 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Brandon, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brandon, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Brandon, FL include Limona Elementary School, Burns Middle School and Brooker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brandon?
10 public schools are located in Brandon.
What percentage of students in Brandon go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Brandon are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brandon?
Brandon public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Brandon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Brandon include: Mclane Middle School vs. Mann Middle School, Schmidt Elementary School vs. Limona Elementary School, Mann Middle School vs. Mclane Middle School
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