For the 2024-25 school year, there are 34 public charter schools serving 18,394 students in Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Tampa, FL are Horizon Charter School Of Tampa, Plato Academy Tampa Charter School and Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tampa, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Tampa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Tampa, FL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Grades: K-8
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 222-8687
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 222-8687
Grades: K-8
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #44.
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #55.
Walton Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Grades: K-5
| 164 students
Rank: #66.
Trinity School For Children
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Grades: K-8
| 901 students
Rank: #77.
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9659 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Grades: K-8
| 846 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1090 Ne 30th Street
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Grades: K-8
| 482 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Victory Charter School Tampa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13901 Sheldon Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Rank: #1010.
Henderson Hammock Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10322 Henderson Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Grades: K-8
| 1,157 students
Rank: #1111.
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7116 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Grades: K-5
| 99 students
Rank: #1212.
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Grades: K-8
| 415 students
Rank: #1313.
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 Ne 30th Street
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Grades: K-8
| 809 students
Rank: #1414.
Bridgeprep Academy Of Tampa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2418 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5652
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5652
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
Rank: #1515.
Florida Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5912 Breckenridge Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 291-0550
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 291-0550
Grades: K-12
| 5,126 students
Rank: #1616.
Legacy Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 E. Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 253-0053
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 253-0053
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
Rank: #1717.
Sports Leadership And Management Academy (Tampa)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7116 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Grades: 6-12
| 434 students
Rank: #1818.
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6406 E Chelsea St
Tampa, FL 33610
(844) 702-3123
Tampa, FL 33610
(844) 702-3123
Grades: K-5
| 73 students
Rank: #1919.
Excelsior Prep Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2156 University Square Mall Un
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 644-9060
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 644-9060
Grades: K-8
| 242 students
Rank: #2020.
New Springs Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2410 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 933-5025
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 933-5025
Grades: K-8
| 397 students
Rank: #2121.
Focus Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 Druid Hills Rd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Grades: 6-12
| 123 students
Rank: #2222.
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6310 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Grades: PK-12
| 160 students
Rank: #2323.
Woodmont Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10402 N 56th St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 708-1596
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 708-1596
Grades: K-8
| 704 students
Rank: #2424.
Pepin Academies
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3916 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-1755
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-1755
Grades: 3-12
| 858 students
Rank: #2525.
Village Of Excellence Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4600 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 374-9972
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 374-9972
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: #2626.
Village Of Excellence Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8718 N 46th St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 988-8632
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 988-8632
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Rank: #2727.
Seminole Heights Charter High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4006 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Rank: #2828.
West University Charter High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5011
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5011
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cato Classical Academy
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Hope
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
5050 E 10th Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 755-4690
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 755-4690
Grades: K-12
| 794 students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Victory
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
11612 N Nebraska Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 461-6650
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 461-6650
Grades: K-12
| 830 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ivrit-hebrew Language Academy
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northstar Academy Of Hillsborough County West
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
8515 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 272-4000
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 272-4000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Victory Charter School Tampa 6-12
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
13901 Sheldon Road
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Tampa, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 247-8483
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 247-8483
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Anderson Elementary Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3304 Sanchez St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Grades: K-4
| 164 students
Aparicio-levy Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10119 E Ellicott St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9020 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
13609 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 558-1750
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 558-1750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brewster Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bryan Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2312 E Yukon St
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Carl Sagan Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4610 E Hanna Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 612-4433
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 612-4433
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
6213 E. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
9401 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 631-4500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 631-4500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Channelside Academy Middle School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
Childrens Services Child And Family Counseling Ser (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Community Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1251 E Fowler Ave Ste A
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5701 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 2
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Grades: PK
| n/a students
East Tampa Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4309 N 34th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Grades: K-2
| 52 students
East Tampa Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
620 W Ferry St
Tampa, FL 33602
(716) 553-0714
Tampa, FL 33602
(716) 553-0714
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Eastside Multicultural School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
4701 E Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Grades: K-5
| 190 students
Erwin Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2010 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Excel Charter School Hillsborough (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3627 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
16200 North Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 632-6823
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 632-6823
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5101 N 40th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-7660
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-7660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gates Senior High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
15316 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 961-8701
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 961-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Hillsborough County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0p.o. Box 3408
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-405
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-405
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: 1-12
| 24 students
Ican Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4000
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4000
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Idea Hope (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5050 E.10th Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 272-4000
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 272-4000
Grades: K-12
| 406 students
Idea Hope College Prep (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5050 E. 10th Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 272-4000
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 272-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Idea Tampa Campus #3 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4000
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Idea Victory (Closed 2023)
Charter School
11612 N. Nebraska
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 272-4000
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 272-4000
Grades: K-12
| 513 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Tampa, FL include Horizon Charter School Of Tampa, Plato Academy Tampa Charter School and Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Tampa?
34 public charter schools are located in Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in Tampa?
Tampa public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Tampa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Tampa include: New Springs Schools vs. Woodmont Charter School, Village Of Excellence Academy vs. Woodmont Charter School, Dr Kiran C Patel High School vs. Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
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