For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,720 students in 33603, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 869 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 33603, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33603, FL are Trinity School For Children, Walton Academy and Mendenhall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33603 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33603, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33603, FL Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trinity School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Gr: K-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Walton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Gr: K-5 | 157 students
Rank: #33.
Mendenhall Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5202 N Mendenhall Dr
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5221
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5221
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4702 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5230
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5230
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Hillsborough High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,679 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Broward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5592
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5592
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Seminole Heights Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4006 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
33603, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverside Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4004 N Riverside Dr
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 739-1640
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 739-1640
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33603, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33603, FL include Trinity School For Children, Walton Academy and Mendenhall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33603?
7 public schools are located in 33603.
What percentage of students in 33603 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 33603 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33603?
33603 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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