For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,758 students in Lutz, FL. The top ranked public preschools in Lutz, FL are Mckitrick Elementary School, Schwarzkopf Elementary School and Maniscalco K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lutz, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Lutz have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lutz, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckitrick Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-5427
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-5427
Grades: PK-5
| 967 students
Rank: #22.
Schwarzkopf Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18333 Calusa Trace Blvd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 975-6945
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 975-6945
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Maniscalco K-8 School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
939 Debuel Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Rank: #44.
Lutz K-8 School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 5th Ave Se
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-1452
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-1452
Grades: PK-8
| 770 students
Rank: #55.
Denham Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1422 Oak Grove Blvd
Lutz, FL 33559
(813) 794-1600
Lutz, FL 33559
(813) 794-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Lutz, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17951 N Us Hwy 41
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 248-7100
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 248-7100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sunshine Youth Services (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
21808 State Rd 54
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 909-2030
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 909-2030
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lutz, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Lutz, FL include Mckitrick Elementary School, Schwarzkopf Elementary School and Maniscalco K-8 School. Lutz has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
How many public preschools are located in Lutz?
5 public preschools are located in Lutz.
What is the racial composition of students in Lutz?
Lutz public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lutz are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lutz include: Schwarzkopf Elementary School vs. Mckitrick Elementary School, Mckitrick Elementary School vs. Schwarzkopf Elementary School, Maniscalco K-8 School vs. Lutz K-8 School
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