For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,580 students in 33617, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33617, FL are Pizzo K-8 School, Focus Academy and Greco Middle Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33617 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33617, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33617, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pizzo K-8 School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11701 Usf Bull Run St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6500
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Focus Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 Druid Hills Rd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Greco Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6925 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6926
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6926
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Woodmont Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10402 N 56th St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 708-1596
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 708-1596
Gr: K-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6310 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
33617, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ivrit-hebrew Language Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
4801 E Fowler Ave Ste 100
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3989
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3989
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
405 S Riverhills Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
11801 Usf Bull Run St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Gr: K-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Usfpatel Intermediate Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
11801 Bull Run
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Gr: 4-5 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Usfpatel Primary Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
11801 Bull Run Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Gr: PK-3 | 138 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Village Of Excellence Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4600 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 374-9972
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 374-9972
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33617, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33617, FL include Pizzo K-8 School, Focus Academy and Greco Middle Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33617?
5 public middle schools are located in 33617.
What is the racial composition of students in 33617?
33617 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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