For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,671 students in Lutz, FL. The top-ranked public preschools in Lutz, FL are Mckitrick Elementary School, Schwarzkopf Elementary School and Maniscalco K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lutz, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Lutz have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lutz, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckitrick Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-5427
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-5427
Gr: PK-5 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Schwarzkopf Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18333 Calusa Trace Blvd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 975-6945
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 975-6945
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Maniscalco K-8 School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
939 Debuel Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Gr: PK-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Lutz K-8 School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 5th Ave Se
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-1452
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-1452
Gr: PK-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Denham Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1422 Oak Grove Blvd
Lutz, FL 33559
(813) 794-1600
Lutz, FL 33559
(813) 794-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Lutz, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sunshine Youth Services (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
21808 State Rd 54
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 909-2030
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 909-2030
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lutz, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lutz, FL include Mckitrick Elementary School, Schwarzkopf Elementary School and Maniscalco K-8 School. Lutz has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Florida.
How many public preschools are located in Lutz?
5 public preschools are located in Lutz.
What is the racial composition of students in Lutz?
Lutz public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lutz are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lutz include: Schwarzkopf Elementary School vs. Mckitrick Elementary School, Mckitrick Elementary School vs. Schwarzkopf Elementary School, Maniscalco K-8 School vs. Lutz K-8 School
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