Best Downtown Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,237 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Downtown are Rampello K-8 Magnet School and Channelside Academy 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rampello K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
802 E Washington St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Gr: K-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: K-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillsborough Ese Contracted Residential Placement
Special Education School
1202 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7513
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa, FL include Rampello K-8 Magnet School and Channelside Academy Of Math And Science.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Tampa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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