For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,210 students in the neighborhood of University Square, Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public schools in University Square are Witter Elementary School and Shaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University Square, Tampa, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of University Square, Tampa, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Witter Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10801 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7383
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7383
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11311 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7366
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7366
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University Square, Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University Square, Tampa, FL include Witter Elementary School and Shaw Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of University Square, Tampa?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of University Square, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University Square, Tampa?
the neighborhood of University Square, Tampa public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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