For the 2025 school year, there are 33 public charter schools serving 19,444 students in Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Tampa, FL are Terrace Community Middle School, Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and Plato Academy Tampa Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tampa, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Tampa have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Tampa, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10735 Raulerson Ranch Road
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Gr: K-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7705 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Gr: 9-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9659 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Gr: K-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Trinity School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Gr: K-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
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%
Rank: #99.
Henderson Hammock Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10322 Henderson Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Gr: K-8 | 1,151 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Walton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Victory Charter School Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13901 Sheldon Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7116 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6771 Madison Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Florida Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13008 N Telecom Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Gr: K-12 | 5,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Bridgeprep Academy Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2418 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5652
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5652
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Legacy Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 E. Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 253-0053
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 253-0053
Gr: K-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Sports Leadership And Management Academy (Tampa)
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7116 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Gr: 6-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
New Springs Schools
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2410 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 933-5025
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 933-5025
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Focus Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 Druid Hills Rd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2020.
Excelsior Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2156 University Square Mall, U
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 644-9060
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 644-9060
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6406 E Chelsea St
Tampa, FL 33610
(844) 702-3123
Tampa, FL 33610
(844) 702-3123
Gr: K-5 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #2222.
Seminole Heights Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4006 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Gr: 7-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Woodmont Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10402 N 56th St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 708-1596
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 708-1596
Gr: K-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6310 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2525.
Village Of Excellence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1251 E Fowler Ave, Ste A
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 988-8632
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 988-8632
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Pepin Academies
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3916 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-1755
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-1755
Gr: 3-12 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2727.
West University Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5011
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5011
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School
Charter School
10739 Raulerson Ranch Road
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 444-0660
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 444-0660
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Excelsior Prep Charter Middle School
Charter School
2156 University Square Mall, U
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 644-9060
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 644-9060
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Hope
Charter School
5050 E 10th Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 755-4690
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 755-4690
Gr: K-12 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Victory
Charter School
11612 N Nebraska Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 461-6650
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 461-6650
Gr: K-12 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Victory Charter School Tampa 6-12
Charter School
13901 Sheldon Road
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Tampa, Florida 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
3304 Sanchez St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Gr: K-4 | 164 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Aparicio-levy Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10119 E Ellicott St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
9020 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Brewster Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Bryan Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2312 E Yukon St
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
6213 E. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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%
Childrens Services Child And Family Counseling Ser (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Gr: 6-12
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Community Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1251 E Fowler Ave Ste A
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Gr: K-8
5701 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 2
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Gr: PK
East Tampa Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4309 N 34th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Gr: K-2 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
4701 E Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Gr: K-5 | 190 students
Erwin Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2010 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Ese Birth Thru Age 5 (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1202 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Excel Charter School Hillsborough (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3627 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
15316 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 961-8701
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 961-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Hillsborough County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0p.o. Box 3408
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-405
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-405
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%
Ican Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4000
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4000
Gr: K-8
Idea Hope (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5050 E.10th Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 272-4000
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 272-4000
Gr: K-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Tampa, FL include Terrace Community Middle School, Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and Plato Academy Tampa Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Tampa?
33 public charter schools are located in Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in Tampa?
Tampa public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Tampa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Tampa include: Slam Academy Tampa Elementary School vs. Plato Academy Tampa Charter School, Dr Kiran C Patel High School vs. Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School, New Springs Schools vs. Woodmont Charter School
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