For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,931 students in Ruskin, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 305 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Ruskin, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Ruskin, FL are Thompson Elementary School, Lennard High School and Ruskin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruskin, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Ruskin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ruskin, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 938-1203
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 938-1203
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #22.
Lennard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2002 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Grades: 9-12
| 2,259 students
Rank: #33.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 E College Ave
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5177
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5177
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #44.
South County Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Grades: PK-12
| 181 students
Ruskin, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2342 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Teen Parent South (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ruskin, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Ruskin, FL include Thompson Elementary School, Lennard High School and Ruskin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ruskin, FL?
4 public schools are located in Ruskin, FL.
What percentage of students in Ruskin, FL go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Ruskin, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ruskin, FL?
Ruskin, FL public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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