For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,840 students in 33602, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33602, FL are Rampello K-8 Magnet School, Hillsborough Virtual School and Channelside Academy Of Math And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33602 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33602, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33602, FL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rampello K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 E Washington St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2333
Gr: K-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Hillsborough Virtual School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Gr: K-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: K-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Medical Academy At D.w. Waters
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 72%
33602, Florida 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3304 Sanchez St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Gr: K-4 | 164 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Brewster Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Meacham Early Childhood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1225 India Street
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5400
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5400
Gr: 4-12 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Teen Parent West (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33602, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33602, FL include Rampello K-8 Magnet School, Hillsborough Virtual School and Channelside Academy Of Math And Science.
How many public middle schools are located in 33602?
6 public middle schools are located in 33602.
What is the racial composition of students in 33602?
33602 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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