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Best Public Elementary Schools in Hillsborough County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Hillsborough County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 257 public elementary schools serving 166,100 students in Hillsborough County, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hillsborough County, FL are Terrace Community Middle School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hillsborough County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Hillsborough County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10735 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3205 S Ferdinand Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13910 Nine Eagles Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1645
Gr: PK-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Bevis Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5720 Osprey Ridge Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Mckitrick Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-5427
Gr: PK-5 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Mabry Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4201 W Estrella St
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5364
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Walker Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8282 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Gr: 6-8 | 1,039 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Lutz Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17951 N Us Highway 41
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Gr: K-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Grady Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3910 W Morrison Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5325
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16815 Dorman Rd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 651-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Stowers Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13915 Barrington Stowers Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7431
Gr: PK-5 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Gorrie Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
705 W Deleon St
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5673
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Williams Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5020 N 47th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
205 S Bungalow Park Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 872-5216
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1616.
Chiles Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16541 Tampa Palms Blvd W
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5422
Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
Coleman Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1724 S Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1005 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
Martinez Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5601 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-1190
Gr: 6-8 | 1,104 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2020.
Randall Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16510 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,373 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Gr: K-8 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19002 Wood Sage Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
Hammond Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8008 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-5120
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2424.
Deer Park Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11605 Citrus Park Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 854-6031
Gr: PK-5 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1721 N Macdill Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 356-1760
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
Pride Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10310 Lions Den Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2727.
Roland Park K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1510 N Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Gr: K-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2828.
Hunter's Green Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9202 Highland Oak Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 973-7394
Gr: PK-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2929.
Farnell Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13912 Nine Eagles Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,184 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3030.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16438 Hutchison Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 975-7315
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3131.
Schwarzkopf Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18333 Calusa Trace Blvd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 975-6945
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3232.
Westchase Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9517 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3333.
Ballast Point Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2802 W Ballast Point Blvd
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3434.
Starkey Ranch K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12200 Lake Blanche Dr
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 794-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,927 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3535.
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13306 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-5049
Gr: K-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hillsborough County, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hillsborough County, FL include Terrace Community Middle School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hillsborough County?
271 public elementary schools are located in Hillsborough County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hillsborough County are often viewed compared to one another?

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