For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,505 students in Ruskin, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ruskin, FL are Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay, Thompson Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ruskin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ruskin, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 30th Street Ne
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
Grades: K-8
| 803 students
Rank: #22.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
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
| 754 students
Rank: #33.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E College Ave
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5177
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5177
Grades: PK-5
| 790 students
Rank: #44.
South County Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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
| 158 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 elementary schools in Ruskin, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ruskin, FL include Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay, Thompson Elementary School and Ruskin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ruskin?
4 public elementary schools are located in Ruskin.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruskin?
Ruskin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ruskin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ruskin include: Ruskin Elementary School vs. Thompson Elementary School, Thompson Elementary School vs. Ruskin Elementary School, Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay vs. Thompson Elementary School
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