For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,209 students in Brandon, FL (there are 14 private schools, serving 3,052 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Brandon, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Brandon, FL are Limona Elementary School, Brooker Elementary School and Burns Middle 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 46% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brandon, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Limona Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 Telfair Rd
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8200
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Brooker Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
812 Dewolf Rd
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8184
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8184
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
Burns Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 Brooker Rd
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8383
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8383
Grades: 6-8
| 1,289 students
Rank: #44.
Mintz Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Heather Lakes Blvd
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8353
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8353
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #55.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Kingsway Rd
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8177
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8177
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #66.
Kingswood Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3102 S Kings Ave
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8234
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8234
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mann Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 E Jersey Ave
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8400
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 748 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Schmidt Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Williams Rd
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 651-2110
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 651-2110
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #99.
Brandon High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Victoria St
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8120
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8120
Grades: 9-12
| 1,597 students
Rank: #1010.
Mclane Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
306 N Knights Ave
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8100
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 807 students
Brandon, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 Victoria St
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8131
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8131
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, Brooker Elementary School and Burns Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Brandon, FL?
10 public schools are located in Brandon, FL.
What percentage of students in Brandon, FL go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Brandon, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brandon, FL?
Brandon, FL public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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