For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,570 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 Walton Academy, Trinity School For Children 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33603, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Trinity School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Grades: K-8
| 903 students
Rank: #33.
Mendenhall Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5202 N Mendenhall Dr
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5221
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5221
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #44.
Hillsborough High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,768 students
Rank: #55.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4702 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5230
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5230
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #66.
Broward Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #77.
Seminole Heights Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4006 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Grades: 7-12
| 326 students
33603, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Riverside Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4004 N Riverside Dr
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 739-1640
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 739-1640
Grades: 6-12
| 157 students
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33603, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33603, FL include Walton Academy, Trinity School For Children 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.