For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,927 students in 33570, FL (there are , serving 321 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 33570, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33570, FL are Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay, Lennard High School and Thompson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33570 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33570, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33570, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 30th Street Ne
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
Gr: K-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Lennard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2002 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Gr: 9-12 | 2,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 938-1203
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 938-1203
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E College Ave
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5177
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5177
Gr: PK-5 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
South County Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
33570, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Teen Parent South (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33570, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33570, FL include Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay, Lennard High School and Thompson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33570?
5 public schools are located in 33570.
What percentage of students in 33570 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 33570 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33570?
33570 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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