For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,619 students in 33624, FL (there are 6 private schools, serving 444 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 33624, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33624, FL are Claywell Elementary School, Cannella Elementary School and Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33624 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33624, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33624, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claywell Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Northdale Blvd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7300
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Cannella Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10707 Nixon Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-6941
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-6941
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Hill Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7325
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7325
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Essrig Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13131 Lynn Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7307
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7307
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33624, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33624, FL include Claywell Elementary School, Cannella Elementary School and Hill Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 33624?
4 public schools are located in 33624.
What percentage of students in 33624 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 33624 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33624?
33624 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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