Best 33617 Florida Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,976 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 39% (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 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33617, FL Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
405 S Riverhills Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Whiteway Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6947
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Temple Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Flotto Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6903
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Pizzo K-8 School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11701 Usf Bull Run St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Kimbell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8406 N 46th St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6310 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 33617 Florida

33617, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
4801 E Fowler Ave Ste 100
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
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
11801 Usf Bull Run St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Gr: K-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
11801 Bull Run
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Gr: 4-5 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 79%
11801 Bull Run Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Gr: PK-3 | 138 students Minority enrollment: 91%
4600 E Busch Blvd
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?
6 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 65% (majority Hispanic).

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