For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,486 students in 33617, FL (there are , serving 1,365 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 33617, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33617, FL are Riverhills Elementary Magnet School, Lewis Elementary School and Temple Terrace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33617 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33617, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33617, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 S Riverhills Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Whiteway Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6947
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6947
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
Temple Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 Flotto Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6903
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6903
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
Kimbell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8406 N 46th St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3900
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Focus Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 Druid Hills Rd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Grades: 6-12
| 132 students
Rank: #66.
Pizzo K-8 School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11701 Usf Bull Run St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6500
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 918 students
Rank: #77.
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6310 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Grades: PK-12
| 152 students
Rank: #88.
Greco Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6925 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6926
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6926
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
Rank: #99.
Woodmont Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10402 N 56th St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 708-1596
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 708-1596
Grades: K-8
| 697 students
33617, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cato Classical Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ivrit-hebrew Language Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4801 E Fowler Ave Ste 100
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3989
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3989
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
405 S Riverhills Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
11801 Usf Bull Run St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
Usfpatel Intermediate Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
11801 Bull Run
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Grades: 4-5
| 70 students
Usfpatel Primary Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
11801 Bull Run Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Grades: PK-3
| 138 students
Village Of Excellence Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4600 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 374-9972
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 374-9972
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33617, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33617, FL include Riverhills Elementary Magnet School, Lewis Elementary School and Temple Terrace Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33617?
9 public schools are located in 33617.
What percentage of students in 33617 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 33617 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33617?
33617 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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