Top 10 Best Hillsborough County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 155 public preschools serving 89,633 students in Hillsborough County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Hillsborough County, FL are Mckitrick Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Hillsborough County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hillsborough County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckitrick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-5427
Grades: PK-5
| 988 students
Rank: #22.
Bryant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13910 Nine Eagles Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1645
Grades: PK-5
| 877 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3205 S Ferdinand Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #44.
Bevis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5720 Osprey Ridge Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 857 students
Rank: #55.
Mabry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4201 W Estrella St
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5364
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Rank: #66.
Grady Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3910 W Morrison Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #77.
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16815 Dorman Rd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 651-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 1,060 students
Rank: #88.
Mitchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
205 S Bungalow Park Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 872-5216
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #99.
Stowers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13915 Barrington Stowers Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7431
Grades: PK-5
| 895 students
Rank: #1010.
Pride Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10310 Lions Den Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #1111.
Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19002 Wood Sage Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 832 students
Rank: #1212.
Schwarzkopf Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18333 Calusa Trace Blvd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 975-6945
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1313.
Lithia Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4332 Lynx Paw Trl
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8016
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1414.
Northwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16438 Hutchison Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 975-7315
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #1515.
Hunter's Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9202 Highland Oak Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 973-7394
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Ballast Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2802 W Ballast Point Blvd
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hammond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8008 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-5120
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #1818.
Westchase Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9517 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #1919.
Deer Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11605 Citrus Park Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 854-6031
Grades: PK-5
| 989 students
Rank: #2020.
Tinker K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8207 Tinker St Macdill Afb
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Grades: PK-8
| 603 students
Rank: #2121.
Starkey Ranch K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12200 Lake Blanche Drive
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 794-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,928 students
Rank: #2222.
Boyette Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10141 Sedgebrook Dr
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 812 students
Rank: #2323.
Maniscalco K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
939 Debuel Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Grades: PK-8
| 646 students
Rank: #2424.
Cimino Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4329 Culbreath Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 740-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 818 students
Rank: #2525.
Citrus Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7700 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 558-5356
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #2626.
Heritage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18201 E Meadows Rd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 740-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2727.
Valrico Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
609 S Miller Rd
Valrico, FL 33594
(813) 744-6777
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #2828.
Tampa Palms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6100 Tampa Palms Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 975-7390
Grades: PK-5
| 778 students
Rank: #2929.
Carrollwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3516 Mcfarland Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #3030.
Apollo Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Apollo Beach Blvd
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 671-5172
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #3131.
Alafia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3535 Culbreath Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8190
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #3232.
Lowry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11505 Country Hollow Dr
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 855-8178
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #3333.
Limona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1115 Telfair Rd
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #3434.
Lutz K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
202 5th Ave Se
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-1452
Grades: PK-8
| 723 students
Rank: #3535.
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
405 S Riverhills Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 247-8483
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5103 N 40th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 247-8483
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
3304 Sanchez St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Grades: K-4
| 164 students
10119 E Ellicott St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9020 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
13609 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 558-1750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1101 Victoria St
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8131
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
2312 E Yukon St
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
4610 E Hanna Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 612-4433
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
6213 E. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
9401 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 631-4500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
1251 E Fowler Ave Ste A
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5701 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 2
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Grades: PK
| n/a students
7710 Big Bend Rd
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2814 Airport Road
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Grades: 4-10
| 63 students
4309 N 34th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Grades: K-2
| 52 students
620 W Ferry St
Tampa, FL 33602
(716) 553-0714
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4701 E Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Grades: K-5
| 190 students
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2010 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3627 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
16200 North Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 632-6823
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5101 N 40th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-7660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
15316 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 961-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
0p.o. Box 3408
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-405
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6612 Stark Road
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 621-6051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: 1-12
| 24 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Hillsborough County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Hillsborough County, FL include Mckitrick Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hillsborough County?
155 public preschools are located in Hillsborough County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hillsborough County are often viewed compared to one another?

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