For the 2025 school year, there are 76 public middle schools serving 41,986 students in Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tampa, FL are Terrace Community Middle School, Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and Williams Middle Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tampa, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Tampa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tampa, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10735 Raulerson Ranch Road
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
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
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Williams Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5020 N 47th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Rank: #44.
Coleman Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1724 S Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Grades: 6-8
| 951 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1005 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #66.
Roland Park K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1510 N Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Grades: K-8
| 880 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Farnell Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13912 Nine Eagles Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1640
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1640
Grades: 6-8
| 1,200 students
Rank: #99.
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7705 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Grades: K-8
| 391 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Rampello K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 E Washington St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Grades: K-8
| 806 students
Rank: #1212.
Benito Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10101 Cross Creek Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4694
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4694
Grades: 6-8
| 1,016 students
Rank: #1313.
Trinity School For Children
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
| 903 students
Rank: #1414.
Hillsborough Virtual School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #1515.
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science
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
| 835 students
Rank: #1616.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17400 Commerce Park Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1180
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1180
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #1717.
Turner-bartels K-8 School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9190 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-9066
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-9066
Grades: PK-8
| 1,398 students
Rank: #1818.
Ferrell Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4302 N 24th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5608
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5608
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #1919.
Progress Village Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8113 Zinnia Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 671-5110
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 671-5110
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #2020.
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6771 Madison Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Grades: K-8
| 466 students
Rank: #2121.
Henderson Hammock 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
| 1,151 students
Rank: #2222.
Lake Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9504 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7240
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7240
Grades: 4-12
| 29 students
Rank: #2323.
Hill Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5200 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7325
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 975-7325
Grades: 6-8
| 825 students
Rank: #2424.
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14303 Citrus Pointe Dr
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 792-5125
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 792-5125
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Rank: #2525.
Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Tampa Residential Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9508 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #2828.
Davidsen Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10501 Montague St
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 558-5300
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 558-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 942 students
Rank: #2929.
Stewart Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 W Spruce St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 276-5691
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 276-5691
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #3030.
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science
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
| 333 students
Rank: #3131.
Franklin Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3915 E 21st Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 744-8108
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 744-8108
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #3232.
Hillsborough Girls Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9506 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Grades: 4-12
| 18 students
Rank: #3333.
Bridgeprep Academy Of Tampa
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
| 338 students
Rank: #3434.
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3415 N 16th St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5717
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5717
Grades: 6-8
| 492 students
Rank: #3535.
Florida Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13008 N Telecom Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Grades: K-12
| 5,731 students
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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
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
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
Cato Classical Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9401 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 631-4500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 631-4500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 2024)
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
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
Ese Birth Thru Age 5 (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1202 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Grades: PK
| 79 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
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
5050 E. 10th Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 272-4000
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 272-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tampa, FL include Terrace Community Middle School, Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and Williams Middle Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tampa?
76 public middle schools are located in Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in Tampa?
Tampa public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tampa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tampa include: Wilson Middle School vs. Coleman Middle School, Monroe Middle Magnet School vs. Madison Middle School, Davidsen Middle School vs. Farnell Middle School
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