Best Old West Tampa Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 270 students in the neighborhood of Old West Tampa, Tampa, FL.
The top-ranked public school in Old West Tampa is Dunbar Elementary Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old West Tampa, Tampa, FL public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Old West Tampa, Tampa, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1730 W Union St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 276-5677
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old West Tampa, Tampa, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old West Tampa, Tampa, FL include Dunbar Elementary Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old West Tampa, Tampa?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old West Tampa, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old West Tampa, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Old West Tampa, Tampa public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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