Public schools in Tampa, FL
162 open public schools with an address in Tampa, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
162
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
102,428
161 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
26
25 magnet · 3 virtual
An overview of Tampa public schools
The federal directory lists 162 public schools in Tampa, FL: 95 elementary, 24 middle, 25 high, 18 combined or other. The 161 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 102,428 students, an average of 636 per school. The largest campus is Alonso High School (2,863 students), and the largest elementary school is Turner-Bartels K-8 School (1,317).
Hillsborough operates the most schools here (160), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 26 charter schools, 25 magnet schools, 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 30 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 20 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 12 of 34 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 46% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Tampa
Elementary schools in Tampa
95| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 579 | 15:1 | |
| Anderson Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 221 | 14:1 | |
| Ballast Point Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 408 | 13:1 | |
| Bay Crest Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 572 | 24:1 | |
| Bellamy Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 589 | 14.9:1 | |
| Bing Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 480 | 16.8:1 | |
| Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa Hillsborough · Charter | KG–08 | 248 | 31:1 | |
| Broward Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 138 | 8.6:1 | |
| Bryant Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 852 | 15.2:1 | |
| Cannella Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 617 | 16:1 | |
| Carrollwood K-8 School Hillsborough | PK–08 | 861 | 14.7:1 | |
| Channelside Academy of Math and Science Hillsborough · Charter | KG–08 | 293 | 22.1:1 | |
| Chiaramonte Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 325 | 16.6:1 | |
| Chiles Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 787 | 16.1:1 | |
| Citrus Park Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 514 | 12.4:1 | |
| Clair-Mel Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 536 | 36.7:1 | |
| Clark Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 858 | 17.3:1 | |
| Claywell Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 574 | 13.8:1 | |
| Crestwood Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 731 | 17.5:1 | |
| Davis Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 526 | 14:1 | |
| Deer Park Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 957 | 15.5:1 | |
| Desoto Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 180 | 10.8:1 | |
| Dickenson Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 514 | 14.2:1 | |
| Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School Hillsborough | PK–08 | 990 | 22.3:1 | |
| Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School Hillsborough · Charter | KG–05 | 510 | 22.2:1 | |
| Dunbar Elementary Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | KG–05 | 324 | 15.8:1 | |
| Edison Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 303 | 11.6:1 | |
| Egypt Lake Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 488 | 20.9:1 | |
| Essrig Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 608 | 15.4:1 | |
| Excelsior Prep Charter School Hillsborough · Charter | KG–05 | — | — | |
| Forest Hills Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 731 | 14.8:1 | |
| Foster Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 428 | 16.1:1 | |
| Gorrie Elementary School Hillsborough | KG–05 | 498 | 15.1:1 | |
| Grady Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 548 | 15.6:1 | |
| Graham Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 162 | 9.8:1 | |
| Henderson Hammock Charter School Hillsborough · Charter | KG–08 | 1,154 | — | |
| Heritage Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 482 | 12.8:1 | |
| Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science Hillsborough · Charter | KG–08 | 819 | 22.8:1 | |
| Horizon Charter School of Tampa Hillsborough · Charter | KG–08 | 317 | 21.9:1 | |
| Hunter's Green Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 788 | 14.8:1 | |
| IDEA Hope IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 790 | 18.8:1 | |
| James Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 388 | 15.5:1 | |
| Kenly Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 404 | 14.5:1 | |
| Kenneth E. Adum Pk-8 Magnet School Hillsborough | PK–08 | 1,007 | 15.1:1 | |
| Lake Magdalene Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 739 | 17.1:1 | |
| Lamb Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 513 | 16.5:1 | |
| Lanier Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 282 | 13:1 | |
| Legacy Preparatory Academy Hillsborough · Charter | KG–08 | 102 | 19.4:1 | |
| Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy Hillsborough · Charter | KG–08 | 437 | 20.2:1 | |
| Lockhart Elementary Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | PK–05 | 376 | 13:1 | |
| Lomax Magnet Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 239 | 13.6:1 | |
| Lowry Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 755 | 14.6:1 | |
| Mabry Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 628 | 15.1:1 | |
| Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | KG–05 | 353 | 14.3:1 | |
| Mendenhall Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 587 | 15.3:1 | |
| Miles Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 585 | 13.8:1 | |
| Mitchell Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 698 | 16.1:1 | |
| Morgan Woods Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 522 | 17.2:1 | |
| Mort Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 731 | 14.4:1 | |
| Muller Elementary Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | PK–05 | 395 | 16.6:1 | |
| New Springs Schools Hillsborough · Charter | KG–08 | 382 | 18.2:1 | |
| Northwest Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 658 | 15.4:1 | |
| Oak Grove Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 832 | 18.2:1 | |
| Oak Park Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 314 | 13.7:1 | |
| Palm River Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 406 | 16.8:1 | |
| Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership Schoo Hillsborough | KG–05 | 68 | 9.7:1 | |
| Pizzo K-8 School Hillsborough | PK–08 | 968 | 15.7:1 | |
| Potter Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 467 | 16.4:1 | |
| Pride Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 980 | 15.9:1 | |
| Rampello K-8 Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | KG–08 | 782 | 15.9:1 | |
| Robles Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 472 | 15.2:1 | |
| Roland Park K-8 Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | KG–08 | 933 | 17.5:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 614 | 16.8:1 | |
| Seminole Heights Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 375 | 16.6:1 | |
| Shaw Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 682 | 15.3:1 | |
| Sheehy Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 396 | 16.7:1 | |
| Shore Elementary Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | PK–05 | 330 | 13.3:1 | |
| Slam Academy Tampa Elementary Hillsborough · Charter | KG–05 | 248 | 31:1 | |
| Sulphur Springs K-8 School Hillsborough | PK–08 | 678 | 19.1:1 | |
| Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 591 | — | |
| Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet Hillsborough · Magnet | KG–05 | 234 | 13.8:1 | |
| Tampa Palms Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 682 | 13.9:1 | |
| The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy Hillsborough · Charter | KG–05 | 61 | 30.5:1 | |
| Tinker K-8 School Hillsborough | PK–08 | 560 | 15.5:1 | |
| Town & Country Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 379 | 12.7:1 | |
| Trinity School for Children Hillsborough · Charter | KG–08 | 910 | 21.7:1 | |
| Turner-Bartels K-8 School Hillsborough | PK–08 | 1,317 | 15.5:1 | |
| Twin Lakes Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 535 | 20.9:1 | |
| Walton Academy Hillsborough · Charter | KG–05 | 157 | — | |
| Washington Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 276 | 11.5:1 | |
| West Tampa Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 362 | 14.9:1 | |
| Westchase Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 876 | 17:1 | |
| Westshore Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 259 | 14.1:1 | |
| Witter Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 530 | 14.7:1 | |
| Woodbridge Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 602 | 19.2:1 |
Middle schools in Tampa
24| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benito Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 903 | 19.1:1 | |
| Buchanan Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 928 | 22.4:1 | |
| Coleman Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 860 | 19.9:1 | |
| Davidsen Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 969 | 21.7:1 | |
| Dowdell Middle Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | 06–08 | 657 | 23.3:1 | |
| Excelsior Prep Charter Middle School Hillsborough · Charter | 06–08 | 38 | 25.3:1 | |
| Farnell Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 1,184 | 23.8:1 | |
| Ferrell Middle Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | 06–08 | 437 | 20:1 | |
| Franklin Middle Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | 06–08 | 327 | 15.7:1 | |
| Hill Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 820 | 19.3:1 | |
| Liberty Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 779 | 20.1:1 | |
| Madison Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 658 | 21.7:1 | |
| Memorial Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 973 | 23.2:1 | |
| Orange Grove Middle Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | 06–08 | 497 | 21.6:1 | |
| Pierce Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 858 | 22.1:1 | |
| Progress Village Middle Magnet Hillsborough · Magnet | 06–08 | 849 | 20:1 | |
| Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 595 | 19:1 | |
| Sligh Middle School Hillsborough · Magnet | 06–08 | 761 | 21.7:1 | |
| Stewart Middle Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | 06–08 | 793 | 21.1:1 | |
| Terrace Community Middle School Hillsborough · Charter | 06–08 | 660 | 22.1:1 | |
| Webb Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 782 | 23.3:1 | |
| Williams Middle Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | 06–08 | 856 | 25.7:1 | |
| Wilson Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 598 | 21.1:1 | |
| Young Middle Magnet School Hillsborough · Magnet | 06–08 | 307 | 17.6:1 |
High schools in Tampa
25| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alonso High School Hillsborough | 09–12 | 2,863 | 25.4:1 | |
| Ami Kids Tampa Hillsborough · Alternative School | 06–12 | 16 | 16:1 | |
| Blake High School Hillsborough · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,608 | 26.9:1 | |
| Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School Hillsborough · Charter | 09–12 | 624 | — | |
| Chamberlain High School Hillsborough | 09–12 | 1,183 | 24.4:1 | |
| Dr Kiran C Patel High School Hillsborough · Charter | 09–12 | 639 | 26.6:1 | |
| Falkenburg Road Jail Hillsborough · Alternative School | 06–12 | 31 | 10.3:1 | |
| Freedom High School Hillsborough | 09–12 | 1,869 | 22.4:1 | |
| Gaither High School Hillsborough | 09–12 | 2,040 | 23.8:1 | |
| Henry B Plant High School Hillsborough | 09–12 | 2,391 | 27.8:1 | |
| Hillsborough Ese Contracted Residential Placement Hillsborough · Special Education School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Hillsborough High School Hillsborough · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,679 | 23.3:1 | |
| Jefferson High School Hillsborough · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,310 | 28:1 | |
| King High School Hillsborough · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,154 | 29.9:1 | |
| Leto High School Hillsborough · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,995 | 25:1 | |
| Middleton High School Hillsborough · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,637 | 24.8:1 | |
| North Tampa Success Center Hillsborough · Alternative School | 06–12 | 48 | 6.4:1 | |
| Pace Center for Girls Hillsborough · Alternative School | 06–12 | 46 | — | |
| Robinson High School Hillsborough · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,438 | 26.6:1 | |
| Seminole Heights Charter High School Hillsborough · Charter · Alternative School | 07–12 | 276 | 55.2:1 | |
| Sickles High School Hillsborough | 09–12 | 2,398 | 26.1:1 | |
| Sports Leadership and Management Academy (Tampa) Hillsborough · Charter | 06–12 | 580 | 52.7:1 | |
| Tampa Bay Technical High School Hillsborough · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,181 | — | |
| West University Charter High Hillsborough · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 419 | 59.9:1 | |
| Wharton High School Hillsborough | 09–12 | 2,130 | 23.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Tampa
18| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caminiti Exceptional Center Hillsborough · Special Education School | PK–12 | 69 | 4.6:1 | |
| Carver Exceptional Center Hillsborough · Special Education School | 04–12 | 46 | 3.3:1 | |
| Delia Sanchez Full Service School Hillsborough | PK–PK | 0 | — | |
| Detention Center West Hillsborough · Alternative School | 03–12 | 26 | 5.2:1 | |
| Dorothy Thomas Center Hillsborough · Special Education School | KG–12 | 35 | 3.5:1 | |
| Encore Hillsborough | PK–PK | 0 | — | |
| Ese Birth Thru Age 5 Hillsborough · Special Education School | PK–PK | 52 | 17.3:1 | |
| Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence Hillsborough · Charter · Special Education School | PK–12 | 152 | 9.8:1 | |
| Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs Hillsborough · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School Hillsborough · Virtual | KG–12 | 3 | — | |
| Hillsborough Virtual School Hillsborough · Virtual | KG–12 | 491 | 10.2:1 | |
| Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs Hillsborough · Special Education School | PK–12 | 168 | 6.7:1 | |
| IDEA Victory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–10 | 1,316 | 25.3:1 | |
| Lavoy Exceptional Center Hillsborough · Special Education School | PK–12 | 42 | 3.8:1 | |
| Medical Academy at D.W. Waters Hillsborough · Alternative School | PK–12 | 95 | 14.6:1 | |
| Pepin Academies Hillsborough · Charter · Special Education School | 03–12 | 834 | 13.4:1 | |
| Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa Hillsborough · Charter | KG–10 | 393 | 18.3:1 | |
| Pre-K Ese Community Peeps Hillsborough · Special Education School | PK–PK | 105 | 5.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.3%
- Hispanic43.3%
- Black22.6%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 157 Tampa schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (102,428 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tampa
How many public schools are in Tampa, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 162 open public schools with a location address in Tampa: 95 elementary, 24 middle, 25 high, 18 combined or other. Together they reported 102,428 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tampa?
Schools with an address in Tampa belong to 2 education agencies, led by Hillsborough (160 schools), IDEA Public Schools (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Tampa?
Alonso High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tampa, with 2,863 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tampa?
Yes. 26 of the 162 public schools in Tampa are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa, Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School, Channelside Academy of Math and Science. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tampa schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tampa public schools is 16.6:1, similar to the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Tampa guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities