For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,320 students in 33605, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 33605, FL are Shore Elementary Magnet School, Desoto Elementary School and Oak Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33605 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33605, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33605, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shore Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1908 E 2nd Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5712
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5712
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Desoto Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2618 Corrine St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5779
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5779
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2716 N 46th St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 740-7733
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 740-7733
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 233-3720
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 233-3720
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Hospital/homebound/homebased Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3993 E 21st Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-3933
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-3933
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Birth Thru Age 5
Special Education School
1202 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Gr: PK | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 33605, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 33605, FL include Shore Elementary Magnet School, Desoto Elementary School and Oak Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33605?
7 public preschools are located in 33605.
What is the racial composition of students in 33605?
33605 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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