For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,209 students in 33605, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 200 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 33605, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33605, FL are Shore Elementary Magnet School, Desoto Elementary School and Franklin Middle Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33605 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33605, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33605, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shore Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1908 E 2nd Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5712
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5712
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Desoto Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2618 Corrine St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5779
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5779
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3915 E 21st Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 744-8108
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 744-8108
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3415 N 16th St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5717
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5717
Grades: 6-8
| 492 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2716 N 46th St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 740-7733
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 740-7733
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 233-3720
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 233-3720
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
Hospital/homebound/homebased Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3993 E 21st Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-3933
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-3933
Grades: PK-12
| 167 students
Rank: #88.
Ami Kids Tampa
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1730 Maritime Blvd
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-5091
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-5091
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 E 26th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 272-0673
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 272-0673
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillsborough Ese Contracted Residential Placement
Special Education School
1202 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7513
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7513
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
33605, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Ese Birth Thru Age 5 (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1202 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Grades: PK
| 79 students
3000 N 34th St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 238-4900
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 238-4900
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
2015 Guy N. Verger Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 233-2333
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 233-2333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tampa United Methodist Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
3304 N Sanchez Street
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-0623
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-0623
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
Velasco Exceptional Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1202 E Palm Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7045
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7045
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33605, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33605, FL include Shore Elementary Magnet School, Desoto Elementary School and Franklin Middle Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in 33605?
10 public schools are located in 33605.
What percentage of students in 33605 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 33605 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33605?
33605 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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