For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,224 students in the neighborhood of New Tampa, Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public schools in New Tampa are Hunter's Green Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Benito Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of New Tampa, Tampa, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of New Tampa, Tampa, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hunter's Green Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9202 Highland Oak Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 973-7394
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 973-7394
Grades: PK-5
| 810 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18201 E Meadows Rd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 740-4580
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 740-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Benito Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10101 Cross Creek Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4694
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4694
Grades: 6-8
| 1,016 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17400 Commerce Park Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1180
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1180
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #55.
Freedom High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17410 Commerce Park Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1185
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1185
Grades: 9-12
| 1,871 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of New Tampa, Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of New Tampa, Tampa, FL include Hunter's Green Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Benito Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of New Tampa, Tampa?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of New Tampa, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of New Tampa, Tampa?
the neighborhood of New Tampa, Tampa public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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