Best Tampa Heights Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 278 students in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Tampa Heights are Medical Academy At D.w. Waters and Graham Elementary School. 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa, FL include Medical Academy At D.w. Waters and Graham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa?
2 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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