For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 505 students in the neighborhood of South Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in South Seminole Heights are Broward Elementary School and Seminole Heights Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 South Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5592
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5592
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Seminole Heights Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4006 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL include Broward Elementary School and Seminole Heights Charter High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Seminole Heights, Tampa?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Seminole Heights, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Seminole Heights, Tampa?
the neighborhood of South Seminole Heights, Tampa public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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