For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,042 students in the neighborhood of South Tampa, Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in South Tampa are Mitchell Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Tampa, Tampa, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South Tampa, Tampa, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 S Bungalow Park Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 872-5216
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 872-5216
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3910 W Fair Oaks Ave
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3075
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3075
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Tampa, Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Tampa, Tampa, FL include Mitchell Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Tampa, Tampa?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Tampa, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Tampa, Tampa?
the neighborhood of South Tampa, Tampa public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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