For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 333 students in 33602, FL.
The top-ranked public charter school in 33602, FL is Channelside Academy Of Math And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 33602 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 33602, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33602, FL Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: K-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
33602, Florida 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3304 Sanchez St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Gr: K-4 | 164 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Brewster Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Meacham Early Childhood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1225 India Street
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5400
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5400
Gr: 4-12 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Teen Parent West (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 33602, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 33602, FL include Channelside Academy Of Math And Science.
How many public charter schools are located in 33602?
1 public charter schools are located in 33602.
What is the racial composition of students in 33602?
33602 public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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