For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 3,687 students in 33573, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33573, FL are Cypress Creek Elementary School, Belmont Elementary School and Shields Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33573 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33573, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33573, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cypress Creek Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4040 19th Ave Ne
Sun City Center, FL 33573
(813) 671-5167
Sun City Center, FL 33573
(813) 671-5167
Gr: PK-5 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14150 Gate Dancer Rd
Sun City Center, FL 33573
(813) 535-7806
Sun City Center, FL 33573
(813) 535-7806
Gr: PK-6 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Shields Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15732 Beth Shields Way
Sun City Center, FL 33573
(813) 672-5338
Sun City Center, FL 33573
(813) 672-5338
Gr: 6-8 | 1,746 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 33573, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33573, FL include Cypress Creek Elementary School, Belmont Elementary School and Shields Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33573?
3 public elementary schools are located in 33573.
What is the racial composition of students in 33573?
33573 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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