Best New Tampa Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,231 students in the neighborhood of New Tampa, Tampa, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in New Tampa are Hunter's Green Elementary School and Heritage Elementary 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of New Tampa, Tampa, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hunter's Green Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9202 Highland Oak Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 973-7394
Gr: PK-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18201 E Meadows Rd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 740-4580
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of New Tampa, Tampa, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of New Tampa, Tampa, FL include Hunter's Green Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of New Tampa, Tampa?
2 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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