For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 705 students in 33523, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33523, FL are Lacoochee Elementary School and Rodney B. Cox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33523 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33523, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33523, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lacoochee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38815 Cummer Rd
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5600
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37615 Martin Luther King Blvd
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5100
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 524-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 33523, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33523, FL include Lacoochee Elementary School and Rodney B. Cox Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33523?
2 public elementary schools are located in 33523.
What is the racial composition of students in 33523?
33523 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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