For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,210 students in the neighborhood of Citrus Park Community, Tampa, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Citrus Park Community are Westchase Elementary School, Citrus Park Elementary School and Sickles High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Citrus Park Community, Tampa, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Citrus Park Community, Tampa, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westchase Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9517 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4600
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Citrus Park Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7700 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 558-5356
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 558-5356
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Sickles High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7950 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4742
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4742
Gr: 9-12 | 2,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Henderson Hammock Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10322 Henderson Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Gr: K-8 | 1,154 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14303 Citrus Pointe Dr
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 792-5125
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 792-5125
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Davidsen Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10501 Montague St
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 558-5300
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 558-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Victory Charter School Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13901 Sheldon Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Gr: K-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7116 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Sports Leadership And Management Academy (Tampa)
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7116 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Gr: 6-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Citrus Park Community, Tampa, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Citrus Park Community, Tampa, FL include Westchase Elementary School, Citrus Park Elementary School and Sickles High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Citrus Park Community, Tampa?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Citrus Park Community, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Citrus Park Community, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Citrus Park Community, Tampa public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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