For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,365 students in the neighborhood of Ybor City, Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Ybor City are Shore Elementary Magnet School, Washington Elementary School and Lockhart Elementary Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ybor City, Tampa, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Ybor City, Tampa, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shore Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1908 E 2nd Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5712
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5712
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 233-3720
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 233-3720
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3719 N 17th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5727
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5727
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Hospital/homebound/homebased Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3993 E 21st Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-3933
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-3933
Grades: PK-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 E 26th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 272-0673
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 272-0673
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Ybor City, Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Ybor City, Tampa, FL include Shore Elementary Magnet School, Washington Elementary School and Lockhart Elementary Magnet School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Ybor City, Tampa?
6 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Ybor City, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ybor City, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Ybor City, Tampa public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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