Best University Square Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,210 students in the neighborhood of University Square, Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 University Square, Tampa, FL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Witter Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10801 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7383
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11311 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7366
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of University Square, Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of University Square, Tampa, FL include Witter Elementary School and Shaw Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of University Square, Tampa?
2 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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