For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,421 students in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Old Seminole Heights are Walton Academy, Seminole Heights Elementary School and Cleveland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Seminole Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6201 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 276-5556
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 276-5556
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
723 E Hamilton Ave
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 276-5583
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 276-5583
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4702 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5230
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5230
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #55.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2014 E Diana St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5573
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5573
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #66.
Sligh Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2011 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5596
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5596
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #77.
Carver Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-3500
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-3500
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL include Walton Academy, Seminole Heights Elementary School and Cleveland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa?
7 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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