Top Rankings
Hillsborough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 154 public preschools serving 88,627 students in Hillsborough School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Florida.
Public Preschools in Hillsborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
309 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
224,264 Students
1,125,041 Students
# Teachers
12,291 Teachers
71,106 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Hillsborough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
412 Students
2,519 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10,056 Students
28,821 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
88,743 Students
410,275 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
36%
# Black Students
46,387 Students
236,296 Students
% Black Students
21%
21%
# White Students
66,498 Students
392,794 Students
% White Students
30%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
380 Students
1,699 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,788 Students
52,637 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,929
64,435
# Students in K Grade:
15,550
154,480
# Students in 1st Grade:
16,317
162,048
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16,841
167,480
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16,975
171,088
# Students in 4th Grade:
17,143
167,840
# Students in 5th Grade:
16,858
159,523
# Students in 6th Grade:
16,402
27,386
# Students in 7th Grade:
17,144
20,006
# Students in 8th Grade:
17,262
19,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
17,906
2,380
# Students in 10th Grade:
18,238
2,273
# Students in 11th Grade:
17,133
2,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
15,566
4,497
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,949. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,840 is less than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,564 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$2,431 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,432
$11,949
Spending / Student
$10,840
$11,603
Best Hillsborough School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckitrick Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-5427
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-5427
Grades: PK-5
| 967 students
Rank: #22.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13910 Nine Eagles Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1645
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1645
Grades: PK-5
| 898 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3205 S Ferdinand Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3090
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #44.
Bevis Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5720 Osprey Ridge Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 866 students
Rank: #55.
Mabry Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4201 W Estrella St
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5364
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5364
Grades: PK-5
| 840 students
Rank: #66.
Grady Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3910 W Morrison Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5325
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #77.
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16815 Dorman Rd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 651-2150
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 651-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 1,017 students
Rank: #88.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 S Bungalow Park Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 872-5216
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 872-5216
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #99.
Stowers Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13915 Barrington Stowers Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7431
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7431
Grades: PK-5
| 930 students
Rank: #1010.
Gorrie Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
705 W Deleon St
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5673
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5673
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #1111.
Pride Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10310 Lions Den Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5400
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 995 students
Rank: #1212.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19002 Wood Sage Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4333
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 888 students
Rank: #1313.
Chiles Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16541 Tampa Palms Blvd W
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5422
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5422
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #1414.
Schwarzkopf Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18333 Calusa Trace Blvd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 975-6945
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 975-6945
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #1515.
Lithia Springs Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4332 Lynx Paw Trl
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8016
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8016
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1616.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16438 Hutchison Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 975-7315
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 975-7315
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #1717.
Hunter's Green Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9202 Highland Oak Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 973-7394
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 973-7394
Grades: PK-5
| 810 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ballast Point Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2802 W Ballast Point Blvd
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3070
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Hammond Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8008 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-5120
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-5120
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #2020.
Westchase Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9517 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4600
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 894 students
Rank: #2121.
Deer Park Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11605 Citrus Park Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 854-6031
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 854-6031
Grades: PK-5
| 993 students
Rank: #2222.
Tinker K-8 School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8207 Tinker St Macdill Afb
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Grades: PK-8
| 588 students
Rank: #2323.
Boyette Springs Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10141 Sedgebrook Dr
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5060
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 829 students
Rank: #2424.
Maniscalco K-8 School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
939 Debuel Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Rank: #2525.
Cimino Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4329 Culbreath Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 740-4450
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 740-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 809 students
Rank: #2626.
Citrus Park Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7700 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 558-5356
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 558-5356
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #2727.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18201 E Meadows Rd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 740-4580
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 740-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #2828.
Valrico Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 S Miller Rd
Valrico, FL 33594
(813) 744-6777
Valrico, FL 33594
(813) 744-6777
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #2929.
Tampa Palms Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6100 Tampa Palms Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 975-7390
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 975-7390
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #3030.
Carrollwood K-8 School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3516 Mcfarland Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Grades: PK-8
| 715 students
Rank: #3131.
Apollo Beach Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Apollo Beach Blvd
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 671-5172
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 671-5172
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #3232.
Alafia Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3535 Culbreath Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8190
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8190
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #3333.
Lowry Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11505 Country Hollow Dr
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 855-8178
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 855-8178
Grades: PK-5
| 792 students
Rank: #3434.
Limona Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 Telfair Rd
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8200
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #3535.
Lutz K-8 School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 5th Ave Se
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-1452
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-1452
Grades: PK-8
| 770 students
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