For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,635 students in the neighborhood of Greater Palm River Point CDC, Tampa, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Greater Palm River Point CDC are Progress Village Middle Magnet, Clair-mel Elementary School and Dowdell Middle Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greater Palm River Point CDC, Tampa, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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 Greater Palm River Point CDC, Tampa, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Progress Village Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8113 Zinnia Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 671-5110
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 671-5110
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Clair-mel Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1025 S 78th St
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 744-8080
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 744-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Dowdell Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1208 Wishing Well Way
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 744-8322
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 744-8322
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Palm River Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Maydell Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 744-8066
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 744-8066
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Bing Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6409 36th Ave S
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 744-8088
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 744-8088
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greater Palm River Point CDC, Tampa, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greater Palm River Point CDC, Tampa, FL include Progress Village Middle Magnet, Clair-mel Elementary School and Dowdell Middle Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Palm River Point CDC, Tampa?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Palm River Point CDC, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greater Palm River Point CDC, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Greater Palm River Point CDC, Tampa public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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