Top 5 Best Downtown Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,237 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown are Rampello K-8 Magnet School and Channelside Of Math And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rampello K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
802 E Washington St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Grades: K-8
| 773 students
Rank: #22.
Channelside Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Grades: K-8
| 464 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cato Classical Academy
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillsborough Ese Contracted Residential Placement
Special Education School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7513
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Tampa Campus #3
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ivrit-hebrew Language Academy
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL include Rampello K-8 Magnet School and Channelside Of Math And Science.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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