For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,033 students in 33609, FL (there are , serving 290 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 33609, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33609, FL are Mitchell Elementary School and Bridgeprep Academy Of Tampa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33609 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33609, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33609, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33609, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33609, FL include Mitchell Elementary School and Bridgeprep Academy Of Tampa.
How many public schools are located in 33609?
2 public schools are located in 33609.
What percentage of students in 33609 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 33609 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33609?
33609 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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