For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,233 students in 33602, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in 33602, FL are Rampello K-8 Magnet School, Hillsborough Virtual School and Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33602 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33602, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33602, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rampello K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 E Washington St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Gr: K-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Hillsborough Virtual School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Gr: K-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 347-4160
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 347-4160
Gr: K-5 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5405
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5405
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Graham Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2915 N Massachusetts Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5408
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5408
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Medical Academy At D.w. Waters
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Pre-k Ese Community Peeps
Special Education School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4509
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4509
Gr: PK | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33602, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33602, FL include Rampello K-8 Magnet School, Hillsborough Virtual School and Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School.
How many public schools are located in 33602?
11 public schools are located in 33602.
What is the racial composition of students in 33602?
33602 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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