For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,755 students in 33556, FL (there are , serving 358 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 33556, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33556, FL are Walker Middle Magnet School, Hammond Elementary School and Starkey Ranch K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33556 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33556, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33556, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walker Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8282 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Grades: 6-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #22.
Hammond Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8008 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-5120
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-5120
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #33.
Starkey Ranch K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12200 Lake Blanche Drive
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 794-2000
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 794-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 2,040 students
33556, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8282 North Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33556, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33556, FL include Walker Middle Magnet School, Hammond Elementary School and Starkey Ranch K-8.
How many public schools are located in 33556?
3 public schools are located in 33556.
What percentage of students in 33556 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 33556 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33556?
33556 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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