For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 764 students in 33603, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 33603, FL are Mendenhall Elementary School and Broward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33603 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33603, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33603, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mendenhall Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5202 N Mendenhall Dr
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5221
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5221
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Broward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5592
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5592
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
33603, Florida 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverside Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4004 N Riverside Dr
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 739-1640
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 739-1640
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 33603, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 33603, FL include Mendenhall Elementary School and Broward Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33603?
2 public preschools are located in 33603.
What is the racial composition of students in 33603?
33603 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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