Best Tampa Heights Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,019 students in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Tampa Heights are Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School, Hillsborough Virtual School and Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa, FL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
102 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 347-4160
Grades: K-5
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsborough Virtual School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 E. Columbus Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5405
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
Blake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 272-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: #66.
Medical Academy At D.w. Waters
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: #77.
Graham Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2915 N Massachusetts Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5408
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa, FL include Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School, Hillsborough Virtual School and Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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