For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,702 students in 33570, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 33570, FL are Thompson Elementary School, Ruskin Elementary School and South County Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33570 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33570, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33570, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 938-1203
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 938-1203
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E College Ave
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5177
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5177
Grades: PK-5
| 790 students
Rank: #33.
South County Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
33570, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2342 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Teen Parent South (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 33570, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 33570, FL include Thompson Elementary School, Ruskin Elementary School and South County Career Center.
How many public preschools are located in 33570?
3 public preschools are located in 33570.
What is the racial composition of students in 33570?
33570 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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