For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 705 students in 33523, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 88 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 33523, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33523, FL are Lacoochee Elementary School and Rodney B. Cox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33523 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33523, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33523, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lacoochee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38815 Cummer Rd
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5600
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37615 Martin Luther King Blvd
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5100
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33523, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33523, FL include Lacoochee Elementary School and Rodney B. Cox Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33523?
2 public schools are located in 33523.
What percentage of students in 33523 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 33523 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33523?
33523 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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