For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,413 students in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Old Seminole Heights are Walton Academy, Seminole Heights Elementary School and Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Gr: K-5 | 157 students
Rank: #22.
Seminole Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6201 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 276-5556
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 276-5556
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4702 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5230
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5230
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Hillsborough High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,679 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Sligh Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2011 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5596
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5596
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2014 E Diana St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5573
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5573
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Carver Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-3500
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-3500
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL include Walton Academy, Seminole Heights Elementary School and Memorial Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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