For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,556 students in 33602, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 403 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 33602, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33602, FL are Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School, Rampello K-8 Magnet School and Hillsborough Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33602 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33602, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33602, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 347-4160
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 347-4160
Grades: K-5
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Rampello K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 E Washington St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Grades: K-8
| 806 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsborough Virtual School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #44.
Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Grades: K-8
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 E. Columbus Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5405
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5405
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #77.
Medical Academy At D.w. Waters
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: #88.
Graham Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2915 N Massachusetts Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5408
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5408
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pre-k Ese Community Peeps
Special Education School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4509
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4509
Grades: PK
| 150 students
33602, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 247-8483
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 247-8483
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3304 Sanchez St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Grades: K-4
| 164 students
Brewster Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
East Tampa Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
620 W Ferry St
Tampa, FL 33602
(716) 553-0714
Tampa, FL 33602
(716) 553-0714
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: 1-12
| 24 students
Meacham Early Childhood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1225 India Street
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5400
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5400
Grades: 4-12
| 169 students
Teen Parent West (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33602, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33602, FL include Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School, Rampello K-8 Magnet School and Hillsborough Virtual School.
How many public schools are located in 33602?
11 public schools are located in 33602.
What percentage of students in 33602 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 33602 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33602?
33602 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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