For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,802 students in 33617, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 33617, FL are Riverhills Elementary Magnet School, Lewis Elementary School and Temple Terrace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33617 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33617, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33617, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 S Riverhills Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Whiteway Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6947
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6947
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Temple Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 Flotto Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6903
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6903
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
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 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 preschools in 33617, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 33617, FL include Riverhills Elementary Magnet School, Lewis Elementary School and Temple Terrace Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33617?
5 public preschools are located in 33617.
What is the racial composition of students in 33617?
33617 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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