For the 2025 school year, there are 86 public preschools serving 44,762 students in Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Tampa, FL are Roosevelt Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School and Mabry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tampa, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Tampa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Tampa, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3205 S Ferdinand Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3090
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13910 Nine Eagles Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1645
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1645
Gr: PK-5 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Mabry Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4201 W Estrella St
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5364
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5364
Gr: PK-5 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Grady Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3910 W Morrison Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5325
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5325
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Gorrie Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
705 W Deleon St
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5673
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5673
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Chiles Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16541 Tampa Palms Blvd W
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5422
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5422
Gr: PK-5 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19002 Wood Sage Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4333
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Deer Park Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11605 Citrus Park Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 854-6031
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 854-6031
Gr: PK-5 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Pride Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10310 Lions Den Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5400
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Hunter's Green Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9202 Highland Oak Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 973-7394
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 973-7394
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16438 Hutchison Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 975-7315
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 975-7315
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Westchase Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9517 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4600
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Ballast Point Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2802 W Ballast Point Blvd
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3070
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Tinker K-8 School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8207 Tinker St Macdill Afb
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Gr: PK-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1616.
Citrus Park Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7700 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 558-5356
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 558-5356
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1717.
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 S Riverhills Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18201 E Meadows Rd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 740-4580
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 740-4580
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Carrollwood K-8 School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3516 Mcfarland Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Gr: PK-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lowry Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11505 Country Hollow Dr
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 855-8178
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 855-8178
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Tampa Palms Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Tampa Palms Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 975-7390
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 975-7390
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Claywell Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Northdale Blvd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7300
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2323.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3910 W Fair Oaks Ave
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3075
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3075
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2424.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5602 N Lois Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-5395
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-5395
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Cannella Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10707 Nixon Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-6941
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-6941
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Turner-bartels K-8 School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9190 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-9066
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-9066
Gr: PK-8 | 1,398 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2727.
Chiaramonte Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6001 S Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3066
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3066
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2828.
Essrig Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13131 Lynn Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7307
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7307
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2929.
Lanier Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4704 W Montgomery Ave
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3060
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3030.
Muller Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13615 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 558-1355
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 558-1355
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Westshore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7110 S Westshore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3080
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3080
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3232.
Lake Magdalene Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2002 Pine Lake Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7625
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7625
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3333.
Egypt Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6707 N Glen Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-5225
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-5225
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
West Tampa Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 W Cherry St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5200
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Bay Crest Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4925 Webb Rd
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 872-5382
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 872-5382
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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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 preschools in Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Tampa, FL include Roosevelt Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School and Mabry Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tampa?
86 public preschools are located in Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in Tampa?
Tampa public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Tampa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Tampa include: Mort Elementary School vs. Muller Elementary Magnet School, Chiaramonte Elementary School vs. Ballast Point Elementary School, Witter Elementary School vs. Shaw Elementary School
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