Public schools in Valrico, FL
8 open public schools with an address in Valrico, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,507
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Valrico public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Valrico, FL: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,507 students, an average of 938 per school. The largest campus is Bloomingdale High School (2,208 students), and the largest elementary school is Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico (906).
Every listed school belongs to Hillsborough. 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 15.2:1, lower than 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 29% 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 Valrico
Elementary schools in Valrico
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alafia Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 568 | 14:1 | |
| Buckhorn Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 667 | 14.6:1 | |
| Cimino Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 789 | 14.3:1 | |
| Lithia Springs Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 609 | 15.7:1 | |
| Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico Hillsborough · Charter | KG–08 | 906 | 25.5:1 | |
| Valrico Elementary School Hillsborough | PK–05 | 733 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Valrico
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulrennan Middle School Hillsborough | 06–08 | 1,027 | 20.2:1 |
High schools in Valrico
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale High School Hillsborough | 09–12 | 2,208 | 24.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46%
- Hispanic32.9%
- Black10.7%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Valrico schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,507 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Valrico
How many public schools are in Valrico, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Valrico: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 7,507 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Valrico?
All listed public schools with an address in Valrico belong to Hillsborough. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Valrico?
Bloomingdale High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Valrico, with 2,208 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Valrico?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Valrico are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Valrico schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Valrico public schools is 15.2:1, lower than 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 Valrico 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