Best Schools in Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL has a total of 870 schools including 250 high schools, 100 middle schools and 467 elementary schools. A total of 489,523 students attend Tampa, FL schools. On average, schools in Tampa score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Tampa exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL has 250 high schools with 159,562 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Tampa score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Tampa meet expectations.
1. St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Charter • Grades 1 - 12 • 186 Students
2. St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Charter • Grades 1 - 12 • 234 Students
3. Plant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2507 Students
4. Newsome High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3203 Students
5. Steinbrenner High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2475 Students
6. Osceola Fundamental High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1715 Students
7. Palm Harbor University High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2474 Students
8. Pasco Eschool-virtual Franchise
SchoolGrade
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Pasco • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 612 Students
9. Wiregrass Ranch High School
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Pasco • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2114 Students
10. Venice Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2584 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL has 100 middle schools with 91,881 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Tampa score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Tampa exceed expectations.
1. Terrace Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 659 Students
2. East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
3. Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
4. Coleman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 988 Students
5. Randall Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1409 Students
6. Walker Middle Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1019 Students
7. Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hernando • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 212 Students
8. Williams Middle Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
9. Bell Creek Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students
10. Martinez Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1160 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL has 467 elementary schools with 220,776 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Tampa score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Tampa exceed expectations.
1. Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 270 Students
2. Cypress Woods Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 709 Students
3. Brooker Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
4. Lutz Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 782 Students
5. Bevis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 857 Students
6. Roosevelt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 741 Students
7. Grady Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
8. Bryant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 877 Students
9. Curtis Fundamental Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinellas • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 536 Students
10. Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 307 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tampa, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tampa, FL has a total population of 3,175,275 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tampa, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Tampa, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tampa, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tampa, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Tampa, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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