For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,267 students in 33612, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 33612, FL are Lake Magdalene Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School and Miles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33612 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33612, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33612, FL Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Magdalene Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2002 Pine Lake Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7625
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7625
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10112 N Ola Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7633
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7633
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Miles Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
317 E 124th Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7337
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7337
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Witter Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10801 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7383
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7383
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11311 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7366
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7366
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
33612, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Charter Middle School Of Excellence (Closed 2016)
Charter School
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Community Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1251 E Fowler Ave Ste A
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Gr: K-8
Idea Victory (Closed 2023)
Charter School
11612 N. Nebraska
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 272-4000
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 272-4000
Gr: K-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2410 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 933-5025
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 933-5025
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
9390 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 930-2988
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 930-2988
Gr: K-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 33612, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 33612, FL include Lake Magdalene Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School and Miles Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33612?
5 public preschools are located in 33612.
What is the racial composition of students in 33612?
33612 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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